Bailey's Boozy Hot Chocolate Recipe
Cozy up with this creamy, rich Bailey’s boozy hot cocoa! This boozy hot chocolate recipe is perfect for winter nights, holiday parties, or a festive adult hot chocolate bar. Top with marshmallows, whipped cream, chocolate shavings, or peppermint to make it your own!
Servings: 1
Calories: 345kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 packet hot cocoa mix (and water to prepare) or your favorite homemade hot cocoa
- 1 cup milk whole, almond, oat, or 2%
- 2 oz Bailey's Irish Cream or other cream liqueur like RumChata, Kahlúa, or chocolate liqueur
- toppings of choice whipped cream, mini marshmallows, chocolate shavings, crushed peppermint, caramel or chocolate drizzle, a sprinkle of cinnamon or nutmeg
Instructions
- Prepare hot cocoa: Warm milk and mix with hot cocoa according to package directions (or homemade recipe).
- Add Bailey’s: Stir in 2 oz Bailey’s Irish Cream until fully combined.
- Serve & garnish: Pour into a mug and top with your favorite cozy toppings. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
Tips & Variations
- Non-alcoholic option: Skip the Bailey’s for a family-friendly hot cocoa.
- Peppermint twist: Use Peppermint Bailey’s or Peppermint RumChata.
- Extra creamy: Add a splash of heavy cream or milk alternative for a richer texture.
- Party-friendly: Scale up for multiple servings in a slow cooker; add alcohol just before serving.
- Mini marshmallows
- Whipped cream
- Chocolate shavings or curls
- Crushed peppermint or candy cane pieces
- Chocolate or caramel drizzle
- Dash of cinnamon or nutmeg
- Chocolate-dipped spoon for fun
- Refrigerator: Up to 3 days in an airtight container. Reheat gently on the stove.
- Freezer: Freeze up to 2 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge and reheat slowly.
Nutrition
Serving: 1mug | Calories: 345kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 29mg | Sodium: 106mg | Potassium: 366mg | Fiber: 0.04g | Sugar: 39g | Vitamin A: 395IU | Calcium: 301mg | Iron: 0.02mg
