Description
Indulge in the cozy flavors of the season with this rich and spiced Homemade Gingerbread Hot Chocolate with Bourbon. The perfect balance of cocoa, warm spices, and a splash of bourbon makes this an irresistible winter treat!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups milk
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 tsp ground ginger
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/8 tsp ground cloves
- 1/4 cup bourbon
- Whipped cream, for topping
- Cinnamon sticks, for garnish
Instructions
- In a saucepan, heat the milk over medium heat until warm.
- Whisk in the cocoa powder, sugar, ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves until well combined.
- Stir in the bourbon and heat until the hot chocolate is warmed through.
- Pour the hot chocolate into mugs and top with whipped cream.
- Garnish with cinnamon sticks and serve hot.
Notes
- For a non-alcoholic version, omit the bourbon and replace it with additional milk or a splash of vanilla extract.
- You can adjust the sweetness by adding more or less sugar, depending on your preference.
- Top with grated chocolate or chocolate shavings for extra richness!
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes