Spiked Mocha Hot Chocolate

📜 Collection: LOC | ✍️ Attribution: Unknown | 📂 Category: Beverages Indulge in a luxurious and decadent hot beverage featuring melted semi-sweet chocolate, hot coffee, and cream. Perfect for an adult treat, it is seasoned with vanilla and your choice of liqueur.


Prep TimeCook TimeInactive / Chill TimeYield / Servings
5 mins10 minsNone2-3 servings

🔪 Key Equipment

  • Saucepan
  • Whisk or spoon
  • Mugs

Ingredients

MeasurementsIngredientsPrep / Notes
1 ozSemi-sweet ChocolateChopped or broken into pieces
2 TbspSugarNone
1 CupBoiling WaterHot
1 CupFreshly Made Hot CoffeeHot
½ CupHot MilkHeated
½ CupHot CreamHeated
1 tspVanilla EssenceOr extract
1-2 TbspLiqueurOf your choice, such as coffee, hazelnut, or Irish cream

For Garnish

MeasurementsIngredientsPrep / Notes
As neededWhipped CreamFor topping
OptionalCinnamon Stick StirrerFor garnish

Instructions

Step 1: Melt and Combine Base

  1. In a saucepan, melt the 1 oz semi-sweet chocolate with the 2 tbsp sugar and 1 cup boiling water over medium-low heat, stirring constantly until smooth and glossy.

Step 2: Add Flavorings

  1. Remove from the heat and stir in the 1 tsp vanilla essence and 1-2 tbsp liqueur of your preferred choice until well incorporated.

Step 3: Mix Liquids and Serve

  1. Gently pour in the ½ cup hot milk, ½ cup hot cream, and 1 cup freshly made hot coffee, stirring until completely combined and piping hot.
  2. Pour the rich hot chocolate mixture into mugs, top with a generous amount of as needed whipped cream, and garnish with an optional cinnamon stick stirrer until ready to serve.

💡 Make-Ahead & Storage: Best enjoyed immediately while hot, but the chocolate base can be prepared slightly ahead and reheated gently before adding dairy and liqueurs.


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