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Salted dark chocolate bourbon hot cocoa
Salted dark chocolate bourbon hot cocoa is a winter beverage made with a blend of rich dark chocolate, smooth bourbon, and a pinch of salt.
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As the chilly winds of winter blow and the temperature begins to fall, there’s nothing quite like cosying up with a mug of rich, velvety hot cocoa. But forget about your average, run-of-the-mill hot cocoa – imagine a steaming cup of smooth, creamy hot chocolate infused with the warmth of bourbon and the depth of dark chocolate, all elevated with a pinch of salt.
Get ready to indulge in the ultimate winter treat – salted dark chocolate bourbon hot cocoa.
Recipe by WOODFORD RESERVE
Ingredients
- 3 cups milk
- 1 cup sugar-free dark chocolate chips
- 1/3 cup sugar-free sweetener of choice
- 1/2 -1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 118 mls Woodford Reserve Double Oaked bourbon
Garnish with whipped cream and chocolate drizzle.
Method
- In a small pot, heat your heavy whipping cream and milk until warm, then stir in your chocolate chips, whisking until melted.
- Stir in sweetener, cinnamon, and salt to taste and stir until dissolved. Allow to warm until just below boiling.
- Remove from heat, then stir in your bourbon and vanilla extract. Pour into mugs, top with whipped cream, chocolate drizzle and salt and enjoy!