Top 5 Adult Hot Chocolate Recipes

There’s nothing better at taking the chill off than a homemade Adult Hot Chocolate recipe! This mug of liquid cocoa is rich and creamy, with an intense depth in chocolate flavor. A hint of aged rum or bourbon, and it gives it a warming complexity with notes of vanilla and oak. Take one sip and we think you’ll agree: it’s truly stunning.

Here’s a warm and cozy adult hot chocolate you won’t be able to stop sipping: the Peppermint Patty! This hot chocolate is spiked with not one but two liqueurs, adding both mint and chocolate flavors to the rich body of this drink. It’s stellar with homemade hot chocolate, but you can also make it with purchased hot cocoa mix. The amount of cozy flavor here is unreal.

Looking for a sweet, sumptuous adult hot chocolate for chilly days? Enter Kahlua Hot Chocolate! This creamy drink is full of big flavor: deep chocolate, vanilla notes, and the rum and caramel finish of Kahlua. The Kahlua is nuanced and subtle, but it’s there: adding a warming effect to each sip. If you’re a fan of this coffee liqueur, this is the winter cocktail for you.

Need a stunning adult hot chocolate for winter entertaining? Try Peppermint Schnapps Hot Chocolate! It’s rich and chocolaty, with just the right smoothness from the cool mint finish. Peppermint schnapps is a holiday tradition in our family, and it’s just right for adding to this creamy drink. Even better: ditch the pre-packaged mix for homemade hot chocolate you can make in 5 minutes on the stove.

Love Baileys? Then here’s a warming hot cocktail to put on your to-drink list: Baileys Hot Chocolate! It’s got the best deep chocolaty flavor, accentuated by the chocolate and vanilla notes with the fruity finish of Irish whiskey. Topped with fluffy whipped cream, it’s a revelation! Serve this sweet hot alcoholic drink anytime you need a wintery pick me up: or it’s great for the holidays or a snow day.