Boozy Frozen Hot Chocolate Recipe (2024)

by Ashley

This Boozy Frozen Hot Chocolate recipe is an extremely decadent drink and a great way to have your hot chocolate and frozen treat too!

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As temps are at their highest and pool time is in its prime time, so too is frozen drink season!

I whipped up some Strawberry Raspberry Coconut Daiquiris last month,

But I wanted something a little less fruity and a little more chocolatey because who can say no to chocolate?

Remember that over-the-top frozen hot chocolate that people flocked to NYC for (much like the cronut today)? Oh, food trends!

Well, I, Ashley just realized that I have actually never had one. Not a one!

So I recently set off, determined to make one of these sweet, chocolatey, cooling concoctions, with a little kick, of course.

Meet the Boozy Frozen Hot Chocolate co*cktail!

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Ingredients Needed To Make ABoozy Frozen Hot Chocolate co*cktail

Any recipe I came across for this famous (infamous?) drink called for cocoa powder or, worse pre-made hot chocolate mix.

I have never been a fan of those mix packets!

Thin and lacking in any rich chocolate flavor, it’s not something I dream about for a delicious hot chocolate drink.

This recipe, on the other hand, is something I will be dreaming about well into winter. (Thank goodness for regular hot chocolate!)

A mix of semi-sweet and dark chocolate keeps it from being too cloyingly sweet while providing all of the chocolatey goodness.

In true craft and co*cktails style, I added some bourbon to the frozen hot chocolate to make it the perfect after-dinner or poolside drink!

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How to Make Boozy Frozen Hot Chocolate Recipe

Step 1 — Heat milk in a saucepan over medium heat, constantly whisking until warm but not boiling.

Step 2 — Take off the heat and whisk in the dark and semi-sweet chocolates. Once the chocolate has melted, whisk in the bourbon, sugar, and salt.

Step 3 — Whisk in the cold cream to cool the mixture. If the mixture is still too warm, let it cool in the fridge for a bit.

Step 4 — Add the chocolate mixture into a blender with ice. Blend until the ice has fully incorporated.

Step 5 — Pour into large glasses. Top each glass with whipped cream and garnish with a skewer of marshmallows.

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Drink Garnish & Topping Ideas

Everything is made a little better with some booze and marshmallows, don’t you think?

These rainbow marshmallows, in particular, bring the fun level up a few notches!

I used these colorful Craftsman & Wolves ones, but regular marshmallows will do too.

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Isn’t this an extremely decadent drink? Oh, absolutely, but sometimes you have to live a little!

Is this an extremely decadent drink? This boozy frozen hot chocolate is well worth it.

But if you’re more of a white chocolate fan, this peppermint white hot chocolate recipe is great for chilly fall days.

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Boozy Frozen Hot Chocolate co*cktail Recipe

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This Boozy Frozen Hot Chocolate co*cktail is a great way to have your hot chocolate and frozen treat too!

Total Time15 minutes mins

Course Drinks

Cuisine co*cktails

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 1 cup cream
  • 3 pinch salt
  • 8 oz bourbon
  • 3 tbsp sugar
  • 4 oz semi sweet chocolate
  • 4 oz dark chocolate
  • 3 cup ice
  • Whipped cream
  • marshmallow

Nutrition

Calories: 495kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 31g | Saturated Fat: 19g | Cholesterol: 60mg | Sodium: 64mg | Potassium: 326mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 20g | Vitamin A: 658IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 101mg | Iron: 3mg

Servings: 6

Calories: 495kcal

Instructions

  • Heat milk in a saucepan over medium heat, whisking constantly until warm but not boiling.

  • Take off the heat and whisk in the dark and semi sweet chocolates. Once the chocolate has melted, whisk in the bourbon, sugar and salt.

  • Whisk in the cold cream to cool the mixture. If the mixture is still too warm, let it cool in the fridge for a bit.

  • Add the chocolate mixture into a blender with ice. Blend until the ice has fully incorporated.

  • Pour into large glasses. Top each glass with whipped cream and garnish with a skewer of marshmallows.

KEYWORD: boozy hot chocolate co*cktail

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FAQs

What alcohol goes best in hot chocolate? ›

Rum: Dark or spiced rum can give your hot chocolate an exciting Caribbean twist. Rum's natural sweetness and spicy undertones complement the rich cocoa beautifully, creating a blend that is smooth, warming and deeply comforting. Brandy: A shot of brandy can lend an enticing depth of flavour to your hot chocolate.

What is frozen hot chocolate made of? ›

It's an icy drink made with melted chocolate, hot chocolate mix, a little sugar, milk, and ice. The chocolate taste resembles the flavor you love from traditional hot chocolate, but the consistency is closer to that of a slushy or frappuccino.

What is a frozen hot chocolate at Starbucks? ›

This drink is a combination of milk, vanilla syrup, ice and chocolate syrup that is blended together and topped with whipped cream. There are no artificial flavors or colors and no preservatives... Enjoy!!!

Is vodka good in hot chocolate? ›

Nothing screams warm and cozy like a delicious loaded, hot chocolate. This homemade Creamy Vodka Hot Chocolate is what this cool December needs. Combine just a few ingredients together in a pot, bring to a simmer, and add a splash of vodka and Bailey's for the perfect hot chocolate this wintery season.

Does alcohol cook out of hot chocolate? ›

It is hard to believe but, once cooked, about 70-75% of its alcohol content remains on the plate. It is a different matter when alcohol is mixed with an ingredient and then heated to boiling point. After 15 minutes, 40% of the alcohol remains, after 30 minutes 35%, and only after two and a half hours 5%.

Is Kahlua or Baileys better in hot chocolate? ›

This is Kahlua hot cocoa is my favorite hot cocoa. Others chose to add Baileys to the cocoa. Baileys hot chocolate is a smooth combination of the hot cocoa with Irish cream to create a boozy hot chocolate that may be way too easy to drink.

Is frozen hot chocolate just chocolate milk? ›

Frozen chocolate drinks are a delicious way to enjoy drinking chocolate, year round! Not too different from chocolate milk, but lighter in texture while richer in chocolate flavor.

What happens when you freeze hot chocolate? ›

If you're wondering what happens when you freeze hot chocolate, it actually freezes like a champ, and is the secret trick to making this delicious frozen drink! You'll simply freeze a portion of your finished cocoa in ice cube trays, then use it later when blending up your frozen hot chocolate!

How to make frozen hot chocolate reddit? ›

  1. 3pumps of chocolate syrup.
  2. 2 scoops of hot chocolate powder.
  3. 2 scoops of Shake powder( dairy and sugar???)
  4. half and half to the 8oz line.
  5. 16oz cup filled with ice.
Nov 8, 2023

Why is it called frozen hot chocolate? ›

How can something be hot and frozen at the same time? Well, this drink's name is definitely an oxymoron. However, It makes sense when you break down the contents of the drink. You will blend ice with the hot cocoa mix, and that's where we got the name.

What is a hot chocolate drink bomb? ›

Hot chocolate bombs — also called hot cocoa bombs — are spheres of tempered chocolate filled with hot cocoa mix, mini marshmallows, and sometimes sprinkles. When added to hot milk, the chocolate spheres melt, releasing the cocoa mix and creating a tasty cup of hot chocolate.

What does frozen hot chocolate taste like? ›

Frozen hot chocolate tastes like a lighter chocolate milkshake. In fact, if you have a hankering for a creamy chocolate milkshake, you could swap the whole milk for lighter milk, or even plant-based milk and enjoy this treat. Just grab your favorite hot chocolate mix and try this recipe.

What can you spike hot chocolate with? ›

Spiked hot chocolate is regular hot chocolate that's spiked with alcohol. Common types of alcohol include bourbon, rum, Baileys, or Kahlua, but really anything goes. You can use a purchased hot cocoa mix, but of course the best way to make this drink is with homemade hot chocolate.

How do you add alcohol to chocolate? ›

Place dark chocolate and 2 ounces of vodka into small heatproof bowl (glass bowls work best), stir until chocolate is evenly coated and set aside. Fill a small pot ¼ full with water and heat on medium. Once water starts to steam, place bowl of chocolate and vodka on top and allow chocolate to melt.

What liquor is used in chocolate? ›

Chocolate liqueur is a beverage made from a base liquor like whiskey or vodka (containing alcohol) to which chocolate is added.

What would taste good in hot chocolate? ›

Sweet add-ins include marshmallows, whipped cream, caramel, flavored spreads, and maple syrup. To transform cocoa into a co*cktail, add flavored liqueurs or traditional spirits. Other unique ways to liven up hot chocolate include adding coffee, spices, and extracts.

Which rum is best for hot chocolate? ›

Issac: A dark rum would go well with hot chocolate. As for recommendations for someone who is new to rums, Don Q Anejo wins hands down as the best buy considering flavor and price.

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