Irish Hot Chocolate is the perfect St. Patrick’s Day cocktail on a cold evening. Take hot chocolate to a whole new level by adding Irish whiskey and Irish cream. A warm and comforting drink, it’s the perfect way to celebrate the holiday.

 

Why You’ll Love Irish Hot Chocolate

Hot cocoa is the ultimate comfort food and there’s nothing quite like an Irish Hot Chocolate on chilly nights. This St. Patrick’s Day drink will warm you up from the inside out.

Adding a shot of whiskey and Irish cream makes this a delicious and boozy hot chocolate drink. This recipe is always a great way to enjoy the holiday season much like these Bailey’s Hot Chocolate Bombs.

But honestly, you don’t have to wait for a holiday to enjoy it. It’s such an easy way to relax during the cold winter days. Grab a good book, cozy up on the couch and enjoy this spiked hot chocolate.

If you’re planning a day full of St. Patrick’s Day cocktails, this recipe is also perfect as a steaming hot breakfast drink. Or save it for the evening and start the day by serving up these gorgeous St. Patrick’s Day Green Mimosas. I mean, who says happy hour has to start at 5pm?

I don’t want you to miss out on these Irish Lemonade recipes or this Irish Margarita either. They’re perfect for happy hour.

Celebrate all day!

 

 

Variations and Substitutions

• If you only have sweetened hot chocolate mix, reduce or eliminate the sugar.
• You can substitute milk chocolate for the dark chocolate for a milder and sweeter chocolate taste.
• If you don’t want to use milk, you can use hot water but it won’t be as creamy.
• If you need a lactose-free option, use lactose free whole milk or soy milk and top with non-dairy whipped cream.
• For an alternative to green sprinkles, top with chocolate shavings or chocolate sprinkles.
• Instead of whipped cream, top with mini marshmallows

Directions

STEP 1: Heat milk over medium heat in a medium saucepan until the milk is warm and steamy (not boiling).

STEP 2: Add cocoa powder, sugar, salt, and chopped chocolate.

 

STEP 3: Whisk or stir cocoa mix until all the ingredients are combined. The chocolate should be fully melted and incorporated into the mixture.

 

STEP 4: Remove from the heat.

STEP 5: Pour in Bailey’s Irish Cream, Jameson Irish Whiskey and stir.

 

STEP 6: Top with whipped cream and sprinkles.

 

St. Patrick’s Day is a time to celebrate the Irish and why not do it with this deliciously warm and creamy Irish Hot Chocolate? With a shot of Irish cream and Irish whiskey mixed into a creamy mug of hot chocolate it’s sure to please.

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