Indulgent Spiked Hot Chocolate Bar
This indulgent spiked hot chocolate bar features a rich, creamy hot chocolate base paired with a variety of spirits and toppings for a customizable, interactive drink experience. Perfect for holiday parties and cozy gatherings, it combines deep chocolate flavor with fun mix-and-match options for both alcoholic and non-alcoholic versions.
Servings: 1
Equipment
- Large saucepan
- Whisk
- Slow cooker
- Ladle
- Mugs
Ingredients
Hot Chocolate Base
4 | oz | dark chocolate (70%), finely chopped
4 | oz | milk chocolate, finely chopped
6 | cups | whole milk
2 | cups | heavy cream
3 | tbsp | unsweetened cocoa powder
3 | tbsp | sugar
1 | tsp | vanilla extract
¼ | tsp | sea salt
Instructions
- In a large saucepan, heat milk and heavy cream over medium-low heat until warm but not boiling.
- Whisk in cocoa powder and sugar until fully dissolved.
- Add chopped dark and milk chocolate, whisking continuously until melted and smooth.
- Stir in vanilla extract and sea salt. Taste and adjust sweetness if needed.
- Transfer the hot chocolate to a slow cooker set on “keep warm” for serving.
- Serve by ladling hot chocolate into mugs, adding desired spirits, and topping as desired.
Notes
- Use real chopped chocolate for best flavor and texture
- Keep hot chocolate warm in a slow cooker to avoid scorching
- Add spirits to individual servings, not the whole batch
- Room temperature spirits blend better into hot chocolate
- Include non-alcoholic flavor options for all guests
- Can be made ahead and reheated gently before serving