3 Indulgent Hot Chocolate Recipes to Warm Up Your Winter
There’s something about wrapping your hands around a warm mug that makes winter feel magical. Whether you’re curled up by the fire or treating yourself after a long day, these hot chocolate recipes are your go to for indulgence.
We’ve created three deliciously different blends... two with a cheeky boozy twist and one ultra-creamy, alcohol free version the whole family will love.
Time to turn up the comfort.
- 2 cups full-cream milk
- 100g dark chocolate, chopped
- ¼ cup Baileys Irish Cream
- 1 tbsp cocoa powder
- Whipped cream, chocolate shavings to serve
Instructions:
Heat milk in a saucepan until steaming. Add dark chocolate and cocoa powder, whisking until smooth. Stir in Baileys. Pour into your favourite mug, top with whipped cream and shavings.
Spiced Rum & Cinnamon Hot Chocolate
Perfect for: Winter nights with friends
Ingredients:
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2 cups oat or almond milk
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2 tbsp cocoa powder
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1 tbsp brown sugar or maple syrup
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50g milk chocolate, chopped
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30ml spiced dark rum
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Pinch of cinnamon
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Optional: toasted marshmallows
Instructions:
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Heat milk in a saucepan.
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Stir in cocoa, sugar, and chopped chocolate until smooth.
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Add cinnamon and spiced rum.
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Serve with toasted marshmallows on top.
Velvet Vanilla Hot Chocolate (Non-Alcoholic)
Perfect for: Kids or anyone skipping the booze
Ingredients:
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2½ cups milk of choice
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1 tbsp white chocolate chips
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1 tbsp dark cocoa powder
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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Pinch of sea salt
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Optional: frothed milk or marshmallows to serve
Instructions:
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Warm milk in a saucepan until hot.
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Add cocoa, white chocolate chips, vanilla, and salt.
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Whisk until everything is melted and silky.
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Pour into a mug and top with frothy milk or marshmallows.
Whichever one you choose, these hot chocolates are made to be sipped slowly, preferably in your cosiest jumper and favourite mug. Want to make it even better? Our best-selling novelty mugs and teapots are waiting for you in-store and online... perfect for serving these winter warmers in style.