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Spiced Coconut Hot Chocolate Cocktail

Spiced Coconut Hot Chocolate Cocktail Recipe
Creamy coconut milk, dark chocolate, and warming spices blend with a splash of liquor for this cozy, festive winter cocktail. Rich, velvety, and gently spiked—perfect for chilly nights or holiday treats.
John
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Serving Size 2 cocktails

Equipment

  • Medium saucepan
  • Whisk
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Heatproof mugs
  • Ladle
  • Slow cooker (optional)
  • Small grater
  • Long spoon

Ingredients

  • 2 cups whole milk or almond/oat milk
  • 1 cup coconut milk canned for creaminess
  • 0.5 cup heavy cream
  • 4 oz dark chocolate chopped
  • 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 2 tbsp maple syrup or honey
  • 0.5 tsp ground cinnamon
  • pinch nutmeg or cayenne pepper
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 oz spiced rum, bourbon, or Baileys Irish Cream
  • toppings: whipped cream, marshmallows, chocolate shavings, crushed peppermint candy, chocolate syrup

Instructions

  • Heat whole milk, coconut milk, and heavy cream in a saucepan over medium-low heat.
  • Whisk in chopped dark chocolate and cocoa powder until melted and smooth.
  • Stir in maple syrup, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and nutmeg or cayenne.
  • Remove from heat and let cool slightly before adding spiced rum, bourbon, or Baileys. Stir gently.
  • Ladle into mugs and top with desired toppings. Serve warm.

Notes

Swap in almond or oat milk for dairy-free. Baileys adds creaminess, rum gives a spicy kick. Toppings make it festive and fun. Use a slow cooker for parties to keep it warm for hours.