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The "Perfect" Hot Chocolate

by

Clinton Kelly

Perfect hot chocolate with grown-up boozy twists.

Prep Time:

10 Minutes

Cook Time

10 Minutes

Serves:

1 Servings

Level:

Beginner

  • 1 cup whole milk

  • 2 oz bittersweet chocolate (60% cacao)

  • 2 tbsp sweetened condensed milk

  • Pinch of kosher salt

  • Dash of vanilla extract

  • Marshmallows (optional)

Boozy Add-Ins (choose your adventure):

  • Orange liqueur (Cointreau)

  • Baileys Irish Cream

  • Hazelnut liqueur (Frangelico)

  • Baileys + Frangelico = Nutty Irishman

  • Cinnamon schnapps

  • Peppermint schnapps

  • Aged rum

  • Mezcal with cayenne

Ingredients

Step 1


Combine milk, chocolate, condensed milk, salt, vanilla in saucepan over medium heat. Whisk until

chocolate melts and milk is warmed. Do not boil.


Instructions

Serving & Finishing Touches

  • Serve in mugs with marshmallows or whipped cream. Spike with liqueur of choice.

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