Brandy-Spiked Mexican Hot Chocolate

Luxurious dark chocolate, cinnamon, and a bit of heat make this Brandy-Spiked Mexican Hot Chocolate a decadent treat perfect on a winter's night in front of a roaring fire!

Prep time: PT5M

Cook time: PT10M

Total time: PT15M

Rating

4.95 stars (18 reviews)

Keywords

adult hot chocolate, boozy hot chocolate recipe, hot chocolate recipes, Mexican hot chocolate, spiked hot chocolate

Ingredients

1 1/2 cup milk or half n' half (your choice!)
3.5 ounce bar of dark chocolate (chopped (see Tips and FAQ in post))
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon (I like Saigon cinnamon)
1/2 teaspoon ground chipotle chile powder (or less (see Tips and FAQ in post))
1 tablespoon agave nectar
2 shots (3 ounces brandy)
mole bitters ((see Tips and FAQ in post))
whipped cream (for garnish)
orange zest (for garnish)
cinnamon (for garnish)

Cuisine

Mexican

Steps

Add milk or half n' half to a small saucepan over medium-low heat. Add the chopped chocolate. Heat slowly, stirring often, until the chocolate is melted and mixture is smooth.
Add the cinnamon, chipotle powder, and agave nectar. Stir well.
Just before serving, add the brandy, and continue on heat until just below a boil. DO NOT BOIL.
To serve: Pour the chocolate into mugs, shake a few dashes of mole bitters on each, garnish as desired. Enjoy!

Nutitrion

Serving Size: 1 Servings
Calories: 548 kcal
Carbohydrates: 62 g
Protein: 12 g
Fat: 25 g
Saturated Fat: 13 g
Cholesterol: 24 mg
Sodium: 266 mg
Sugar: 35 g
Unsaturated Fat: 10 g

Reviews

Natasha @ Salt & Lavender on 2017-12-12 (5 stars):
Love this addition to the cookie exchange!! Pass me one. ;)
Natasha @ Salt & Lavender on 2017-12-12 (5 stars):
Love this addition to the cookie exchange!! Pass me one. ;)
Giselle @ The Busy Spatula on 2017-12-11 (5 stars):
Wow, love the all the flavors of this hot chocolate! It looks so decadent and rich. Perfect for cold winter nights :)
Kendall on 2017-12-11 (5 stars):
I’m not of legal drinking age yet but when I am I’m so coming back to this recipe!
Meg | Meg is Well on 2017-12-11 (5 stars):
I've never heard of mole bitters and I wish I had, they sound amazing. I would love one of these with any of the cookies I've been drooling over today!
Giselle @ The Busy Spatula on 2017-12-11 (5 stars):
Wow, love the all the flavors of this hot chocolate! It looks so decadent and rich. Perfect for cold winter nights :)