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    Jun 2, 2023 by Kristin. This post may contain affiliate links. · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

    Kahlua Hot Chocolate

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    Indulge in this delicious and decadent Kahlua hot chocolate. This fantastic pairing of sweet hot chocolate and smooth coffee Kahlua creates a delicious beverage that you’re sure to love.

    Kahlua hot chocolate topped with whipped cream in a mug on a wooden table.
    Jump to:
    • 🍫 What is a Kahlua Hot Chocolate?
    • ⭐ When to Make This Drink
    • 📖 Variations
    • 🥄 Equipment
    • 📋 Ingredients
    • 👩🏻‍🍳 Instructions
    • Recipe

    🍫 What is a Kahlua Hot Chocolate?

    A Kahlua hot chocolate is a simple combination of a mug full of warm hot chocolate and a shot of Kahlua stirred in. This flavorful and rich cocktail is sweet, creamy and full of chocolate flavor with a slight hint of coffee.

    You can stir this one up so easily in about 5 minutes. It’s made just like other spiked hot chocolates such as whiskey hot chocolate, rum hot chocolate or amaretto and hot chocolate. Simply toss your two ingredients together in your mug and get to sipping.

    This warm and decadent drink is fantastic for cozy nights and fireside sipping during the holidays. However, it’s also well suited to be a glorious dessert drink.

    And, if you aren’t sold yet, here are another few reasons you must give this one a try:

    • Coffee lovers rejoice – this cocktail is the perfect infusion of sweet chocolate and coffee flavor. If you’re a coffee aficionado, this one is a must try.
    • Perfect for cool weather. Need something to warm you up, but want it to be extra sweet and delicious? This drink fits the bill.
    • Stirred up easily. With only two ingredients, this one is super easy to make. Especially if you use instant hot chocolate.

    ⭐ When to Make This Drink

    Whip up this coffee infused hot chocolate at some of the following events:

    • New Year’s Eve
    • brunch
    • dessert drinks
    • holiday parties

    📖 Variations

    Try some of these ideas out for ingredient substitutions and flavor variations:

    • Make dairy-free hot chocolate. Use oatmeal hot chocolate or other dairy-free alternatives instead of milk-based.
    • Use flavored hot chocolate. What the batch of Butterfinger hot chocolate or Oreo hot chocolate to capitalize on some sweet flavors.
    • Ramp up the garnish. Toss a few mini chocolate chips, mini marshmallows or even a couple coffee beans on top of this drink. Or, you can add some chocolate syrup drizzle.
    • Use a different coffee liqueur. Kahlua isn’t the only coffee liqueur available. You can try a different one such as Tia Maria.

    🥄 Equipment

    • Coffee Mug
    • jigger
    • bar spoon

    📋 Ingredients

    • 6 oz Hot Chocolate – We prefer a dark chocolate instant mix hot chocolate. But, you can use any type you like including making your own from scratch.
    • 2 oz Kahlua – this is a sweet coffee flavored liqueur made from rum, sugar and arabica coffee beans.
    • Whipped Cream
    Hot chocolate in a pot next to mug, jigger, measuring cup, whipped cream and kahlua.

    👩🏻‍🍳 Instructions

    Step one

    Ensure you have everything necessary for this cocktail including Kahlua, whipped cream, hot chocolate, jigger, bar spoon and fog.

    Step two

    Mix up a batch of your favorite hot chocolate. Either follow the instructions on the back of the instant chocolate mix or use your favorite recipe to make it from scratch.

    Pouring kalua from a jigger into a mug.

    Step three

    Add 2 oz of Kahlua to the mug by measuring it out with a jigger.

    Pouring hot chocolate from measuring cup into mug.

    Step four

    At 6 oz of hot chocolate to the mug by measuring it out with a jigger.

    As an alternative, you can simply pour the hot chocolate directly into the mug to fill it up.

    Squirting whipped cream on top of kahlua hot chocolate.

    Step Five

    Snatch up the bar spoon and stir everything together well. Add a dollop of whipped cream to the top of the drink and you’re good to go.

    Recipe

    Kahlua hot chocolate topped with whipped cream with ingredients behind the mug.

    Kahlua Hot Chocolate

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    Prep Time 10 minutes mins
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    Servings 1

    Equipment

    • jigger
    • bar spoon
    • Coffee Mug
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    Ingredients
      

    • 6 oz Hot Chocolate
    • 2 oz Kahlua

    Instructions
     

    • Whip up a cup of hot chocolate. You can make your own or use instant hot chocolate.
    • Add 6 – 8 oz of hot chocolate to a mug.
    • Take the Kahlua and use the jigger to measure 2 oz of Kahlua. Add the Kahlua into the shaker.
    • If desired, give a few stirs with the bar spoon.
    • Garnishes are optional. But, if desired, add a dollop of whipped cream.
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    Nutrition information provided is just an estimate and may vary based on specific ingredients used.

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