21 Boozy Hot Chocolates Sure to Warm Up Your Night

written by Sarah Flowers November 26, 2017

21 Boozy Hot Chocolates That Will Keep You Warm When It's Cold Outside

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I tend to be cold most of the time, so I’ll use any excuse to enjoy a warm drink – tea, coffee, and my favorite, hot chocolate! These Boozy Hot Chocolates that are the perfect way to end your day watching TV, relaxing by the fire, or enjoying time with friends and family.

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Best Boozy Hot Chocolates Sure to Warm You Up When It’s Cold Outside

KAHLUA HOT CHOCOLATE

This simple homemade hot chocolate is made super special with Kahlua and a generous drizzle of chocolate and salted caramel!

From Damn Delicious

PUMPKIN BUTTERBEER HOT CHOCOLATE

Enjoy your hot chocolate Harry Potter style with this recipe inspired by drinks featured in the books and movies! For more fun Harry Potter themed drinks, check out 30 Harry Potter Cocktails + Super Fun Drinking Games and The Ultimate List of Harry Potter Party Ideas!

From Half Baked Harvest

BOOZY PUMPKIN WHITE HOT CHOCOLATE

Here’s the perfect hot chocolate recipe for fall with white chocolate, pumpkin puree and pumpkin pie spice, and Kahlua or bourbon for a boozy twist. This cocktail would be great for Thanksgiving or any other fall celebration!

From Minimalist Baker

TEQUILA SPIKED MEXICAN HOT CHOCOLATE

I love Mexican hot chocolate! I was in high school when I first heard of it – probably in Spanish class – and was surprised to learn that spicy ingredients like cayenne pepper actually taste amazing with chocolate! Here’s a grown-up version with my favorite spirit, Tequila, and incredibly delicious homemade cinnamon marshmallows!

From Lively Table

NAUGHTY NICE HOT CHOCOLATE WITH SPIKED EGGNOG MARSHMALLOWS

Here’s your new favorite holiday cocktail just in time for Christmas! An easy homemade hot chocolate is flavored with vanilla extract, Kahlua, and hazelnut liquor then topped with homemade eggnog marshmallows for a fun and festive treat!

From Half Baked Harvest

STOUT HOT CHOCOLATE WITH ICE CREAM

Even those who don’t like beer (like me) will love this drink made with chocolate stout and vanilla ice cream!

From The Floating Kitchen

SPIKED NUTELLA HOT CHOCOLATE

Who doesn’t love Nutella?? If you don’t, you’re either a) lying, or b) crazy. I’m joking, of course, but I’ve never met anyone who doesn’t love this chocolate spread (people who don’t like chocolate, I guess)! If you love Nutella as much as I do (think eating with a spoon!), check out this Nutella Hot Chocolate spiked with hazelnut and coffee liqueurs.

From Will Cook for Smiles

BLACK CHERRY BOURBON HOT CHOCOLATE

If you like the taste of Black Forest Desserts, this drink is for you! In this drink, high quality Ghirardelli Premium Hot Chocolate Mix gets a major upgrade with Red Stag Black Cherry Bourbon by Jim Beam.

From Sugar + Soul Co.

MOCHA MUDSLIDE HOT CHOCOLATE

Mudslides were one of the first alcoholic beverages I actually liked. Alcohol is an acquired taste, and who doesn’t love dessert in a glass like this rich and creamy hot cocoa recipe inspired by the popular cocktail.

From Lemons for Lulu

BAILEYS PEPPERMINT HOT CHOCOLATE

Peppermint abounds during the holiday season. Don’t fight it – enjoy it the best way, in this hot chocolate with Baileys, Peppermint Schnapps, and Andes Mint Chips sprinkled on top!

From 3 Yummy Tummies

SPIKED WHITE HOT CHOCOLATE

Not everyone loves dark chocolate, so here’s a white hot chocolate spiked with your choice of Baileys or Rumchata and topped with loads of whipped cream, caramel, and extra white chocolate chunks!

From Delightful E Made

SMIRNOFF CINNA-SUGAR HOT CHOCOLATE

This recipe is actually for a Smirnoff Cinna-Sugar spiked homemade whipped cream you can use to flavor (and spike) your favorite hot chocolate recipe!

From A Night Owl

BOOZY UNICORN HOT CHOCOLATE

Cutesy unicorns aren’t just for little girls anymore with this colorful hot chocolate made with White Hot Chocolate Mix, food coloring (I like this All Natural Brand, since it doesn’t contain all the harmful ingredients found in conventional food dyes), and super fun Rainbow marshmallows for a magical treat you can enjoy any time!

From This Fairy Tale Life

FIREBALL WHISKEY HOT CHOCOLATE

This White Hot Chocolate spiked with spicy cinnamon Fireball whiskey will warm you from the inside out even on the coldest winter nights!

From Key Ingredient

RED WINE HOT CHOCOLATE

This red wine hot chocolate is perfect for wine lovers and novices (like me) alike because, while it’s nice and boozy, it’s also well balanced with rich chocolate flavor. You can also adjust the flavors in this hot chocolate to suit your tastes. For sweet and fruity notes, use a fruit wine like blackberry (I love Arbor Mist Blackberry Merlot), raspberry, or strawberry wine. If you prefer drier wines, try a merlot, shiraz, or cabernet sauvignon.

From Wholefully

COINTREAU + ORANGE HOT CHOCOLATE

Orange and chocolate are a perfect pairing, especially in this cozy hot chocolate spiked with Cointreau.

From The Cookware Geek

AMARETTO HOT CHOCOLATE

My step-father was Italian, so we almost always had amaretto in the house when I was growing up. Once I was old enough to drink, one of my first go-to drinks was Amaretto Sours. If you like this comforting sweet almond liquor, give this rich and decadent hot chocolate recipe a try!

From Delightful E Made

CINNAMON RUMCHATA HOT CHOCOLATE

Cinnamon Rumchata takes center stage in this warm, comforting hot chocolate. If you can’t find Rumchata with cinnamon, you can just use regular Rumchata and add the cinnamon yourself.

From Fashion Edible

RUMCHATA WHITE HOT CHOCOLATE

If you prefer white chocolate, or just long for something different, check out this version.

From Delish D’Lites

CAMPFIRE S’MORES HOT CHOCOLATE

I can’t think of anything much more warm and comforting than sitting by the campfire on a chilly night, roasting marshmallows for s’mores. Bring back that feeling all winter long while staying cozy and safe inside with this creative hot chocolate cocktail with crushed graham crackers, warming whiskey, and lots of toasted marshmallow fluff on top!

From Sugar + Soul Co.

BOOZY HOT CHOCOLATE WITH SALTED CARAMEL WHIPPED CREAM

I am seriously loving this salted caramel trend. Who knew salt could make sweets like caramel and chocolate taste even more amazing?! This homemade hot chocolate recipe is spiked with rum and generously topped with a completely homemade Salted Caramel Whipped Cream for the creamiest, most decadent hot chocolate ever!

From Honestly Yum

‘Tis the season to enjoy warm and cozy drinks like these Boozy Hot Chocolates sure to keep you warm and happy even on the most bitterly cold winter nights!