Boozy Caramel Hot Chocolate
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This Boozy Caramel Hot Chocolate is rich, creamy, and spiked with caramel vodka for the perfect cozy adult drink. Made with real chocolate, cocoa, powder, heavy cream, and Smirnoff Kissed Caramel Vodka, it’s an easy hot chocolate cocktail that’s ready in just minutes.
Top your mug with a big swirl of whipped cream, marshmallows, or a drizzle of caramel sauce for an extra decadent treat. This boozy hot chocolate is perfect for chilly Fall evenings, holiday parties, Christmas movie nights, or warming up after spending a cold winter day outside.
Even better, the recipe makes two servings, so it’s just right for sharing!
Why You’ll Love this Boozy Caramel Hot Chocolate
If you’re a fan of chocolate and caramel together, this is such a delicious way to turn classic hot cocoa into an adults-only treat.
Instead of usinga packet of hot chocolate mix, we’re making the chocolate base from scratch with cocoa powder and semi-sweet chocolate chips. It only takes a few extra minutes and gives the drink a rich, creamy chocolate flavor.
This caramel vodka brings everything together with a sweet caramel flavor that pairs perfectly with the chocolate.
And then there are the toppings! You can keep things simple with whipped cream or load up your mugs with marshmallows, caramel sauce, chocolate sauce, and even extra chocolate chips.
Ingredients
Here’s everything you’ll need to make this easy caramel vodka hot chocolate:
- Milk– Milk creates the creamy base for our homemade hot chocolate.
- Cocoa powder– Adds even more rich chocolate flavor.
- Semi-sweet chocolate chips– melting real chocolate into the milk gives this hot chocolate an extra decadent texture and flavor.
- Sea salt– You only need a pinch, salt helps balance the sweetness and bring out the chocolate and caramel flavors.
- Heavy cream– Makes the finished hot chocolate extra rich and creamy.
- Smirnoff Kissed Caramel Vodka– the star of our boozy hot chocolate! It adds both the alcohol and delicious caramel flavor.
You’ll also want to grab your favorite hot chocolate toppings.
How to Make Boozy Caramel Hot Chocolate
Making homemade spiked hot chocolate is suprisingly simple.
Step 1: Add the milk, cocoa powder, semi-sweet chocolate chips, and a pinch of sea salt to a medium saucepan.
Step 2: Heat everything over medium heat, whisking occasionally, until the chocolate has melted and the mixture is smooth, steamy, and heated through.
Step 3: Stir in the heavy cream.
Step 4: Remove from the heat and stir in the caramel vodka.
Step 5: Divide the hot chocolate between two mugs, and then comes the fun part- adding your toppings.
Finish each mug with whipped cream, marshmallows, caramel sauce, chocolate sauce, chocolate chips, or any combination you like.
Serve immediately & enjoy while it’s warm!
Note: Don’t add the vodka too early.
For the best results, wait until you’ve removed the hot chocolate from the heat before adding your caramel vodka.
There’s no need to boil or simmer the vodka with the other ingredients. Simply make your hot chocolate first, remove it from the heat, and then stir in the vodka before serving.
This also makes it easy to prepare a batch of regular hot chocolate first and then spike individual servings for adults!
Boozy Hot Chocolate Topping Ideas
You can make this caramel hot chocolate as simple or over-the-top as you’d like.
Some of our favorite toppings include:
- Whipped cream
- Mini marshmallows
- Caramel sauce
- Chocolate sauce
- Mini chocolate chips
- Chocolate shavings
- A pinch of flaky sea salt
- Crushed chocolate cookies
- Toffee bits
For an extra caramel flavor, drizzle caramel sauce around the inside of your mug before pouring in the hot chocolate.
Can I make this for a crowd?
Yes! This recipe makes two servings, but you can easily multiply the ingredients to make a larger batch for a party.
Prepare the hot chocolate in a larger saucepan, keeping the same ingredient ratios. Once everthing is hot and the chocolate is completely melted, remove the saucepan from the heat before adding the vodka.
For a gathering with both adults and kids, leave the vodka out of the main batch. Adults can add caramel vodka to their individual mugs instead.
Easy Boozy Hot Chocolate for Fall and Winter
When the temperatures drop, there’s not much better than curling up with a warm mug of homemade hot chocolate.
Adding caramel vodka makes this classic cold-weather drink feel a little more special. The combination of creamy chocolate and sweet caramel is rich and decadent without requiring a complicated recipe.
Pile on your favorite toppings and you’ve got an easy Boozy Caramel Hot Chocolate that’s perfect for sipping all Fall and Winter long.
More Fall Drinks
Boozy Caramel Hot Chocolate
This Boozy Caramel Hot Chocolate is rich, creamy, and spiked with sweet caramel vodka. Made with cocoa powder, real chocolate, milk, and heavy cream, this easy spiked hot chocolate is ready in just minutes and perfect for cozy Fall and Winter nights.
Ingredients
- 2 cups milk
- 1 tbsp. Cocoa powder
- 2 oz. Semi-sweet chocolate chips
- Pinch of sea salt
- 2 tbsp. Heavy cream
- 3 oz. Smirnoff Kissed Caramel Vodka
- Optional for garnish- whipped cream, marshmallows, caramel sauce, chocolate sauce, chocolate chips, etc..
Instructions
- In a medium sauce pan, whisk together milk, cocoa powder, semi-sweet chocolate chips, and the pinch of sea salt.
- Heat over medium heat, whisking occasionally, until mixture is steamy and thoroughly heated through.
- Mix in heavy cream.
- Remove from the heat and stir in caramel vodka.
- Serve, and garish with your choice of whipped cream, marshmallows, caramel sauce, chocolate sauce, chocolate chips, or whatever you prefer. Enjoy!
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
2Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 415
Nutrition information isn't always accurate.
