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 Time | Cook Time | Inactive / Chill Time | Yield / Servings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 mins | 10 mins | None | 2-3 servings |
🔪 Key Equipment
- Saucepan
- Whisk or spoon
- Mugs
Ingredients
| Measurements | Ingredients | Prep / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 oz | Semi-sweet Chocolate | Chopped or broken into pieces |
| 2 Tbsp | Sugar | None |
| 1 Cup | Boiling Water | Hot |
| 1 Cup | Freshly Made Hot Coffee | Hot |
| ½ Cup | Hot Milk | Heated |
| ½ Cup | Hot Cream | Heated |
| 1 tsp | Vanilla Essence | Or extract |
| 1-2 Tbsp | Liqueur | Of your choice, such as coffee, hazelnut, or Irish cream |
For Garnish
| Measurements | Ingredients | Prep / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| As needed | Whipped Cream | For topping |
| Optional | Cinnamon Stick Stirrer | For garnish |
Instructions
Step 1: Melt and Combine Base
- 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
- 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
- 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.
- 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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