Bourbon Hot Chocolate

This Bourbon Hot Chocolate is like a giant hug in a glass on a chilly fall or winters day!

Cozy up in the cold weather with decadent Bourbon Hot Chocolate recipe on MarlaMeridith.com #cocoa #recipe #chocolate #cocktail
Yields1 Serving
Cook Time5 mins
 3 tbsp dutch process cocoa powder (use the best quality you can get)
 3 cups 2% or whole milk
 6 ounces semi-sweet chocolate, chopped (use the best quality you can get)
 3 tbsp granulated sugar
 6-8 ounces your favorite bourbon
 lightly sweetened whipped cream
 dash of nutmeg
1

Make the hot chocolate: In a sauce pan bring 3/4 cup of water to a boil. Add the cocoa powder and whisk to combine. Reduce the heat, add the milk and bring to a simmer (do not boil) Whisk in the chocolate and sugar, making sure there are no lumps. Whisk often and simmer until the chocolate is melted and creamy about 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and add bourbon to taste. Pour into mugs and top with pillows of whipped cream and nutmeg.

Ingredients

 3 tbsp dutch process cocoa powder (use the best quality you can get)
 3 cups 2% or whole milk
 6 ounces semi-sweet chocolate, chopped (use the best quality you can get)
 3 tbsp granulated sugar
 6-8 ounces your favorite bourbon
 lightly sweetened whipped cream
 dash of nutmeg

Directions

1

Make the hot chocolate: In a sauce pan bring 3/4 cup of water to a boil. Add the cocoa powder and whisk to combine. Reduce the heat, add the milk and bring to a simmer (do not boil) Whisk in the chocolate and sugar, making sure there are no lumps. Whisk often and simmer until the chocolate is melted and creamy about 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and add bourbon to taste. Pour into mugs and top with pillows of whipped cream and nutmeg.

Bourbon Hot Chocolate

~ Marla Meridith

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