Spiked Hazelnut-Flavored Hot Cocoa Recipe
Alright, folks! Let's spice up your winter nights with a delectable Tipsy Hot Chocolate recipe that'll knock your socks off. We're talking about Nutella, booze, and a whole lot of deliciousness!
Here's our Tipsy Hazelnut Hot Chocolate recipe that you can customize with your preferred nut liqueur. This bad boy combines the nutty richness of hazelnut with a nice kick of alcohol for an unforgettable sip.
- Yield: 2 - 4 drinks
- Difficulty: Easy
- Total: 10 mins
- Active: 10 mins
What you'll need:
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons Nutella
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup your choice of nut liqueur (Frangelico, Amaretto, Nocello, or Pernod)
- 2 tablespoons brandy
- Optional: Cinnamon, chili, or extra nut liqueur for variations
Let's get tipsy!
- Pour milk, Nutella, and 2 tablespoons of cream in a small saucepan over medium heat. Whisk until Nutella has melted and been incorporated.
- Lower the heat, add 3 tablespoons of your chosen nut liqueur, brandy, and stir to combine. Continue heating until hot (don't boil), then turn off the heat.
- Whisk the remaining 6 tablespoons of cream until nearly stiff peaks form in a medium bowl. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon liqueur and whisk until just incorporated.
- Pour the hot chocolate into heatproof serving glasses, top with a dollop of whipped cream, and serve!
For a kick, add a pinch of chili pepper or cinnamon, or try using a different nut liqueur like Amaretto, Nocello, or Pernod. Top with caramelized marshmallows, coconut whipped cream, or toasted nuts for some extra oomph.
Happy sipping, and don't forget to stay tipsy!
- The Tipsy Hazelnut Hot Chocolate recipe, found under the 'uncategorized' section of our blog, offers an easy, 10-minute recipe for a warm winter drink.
- This delectable beverage, part of the 'recipes' category, is a combination of whole milk, Nutella, heavy cream, nut liqueur, and brandy, making it a rich and boozy treat.
- The double whammy of 1/4 cup your choice of nut liqueur and 2 tablespoons brandy in the drink gives it a nutty richness and a nice kick of alcohol.
- As the instructions for our Tipsy Haznut Hot Chocolate indicate, it's important to give credit to the creator of the recipe to ensure proper recognition in the 'nutrition' and 'drinks' genre blog entries.
