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Homemade Hot Chocolate
Course:
Drinks
Keyword:
boozy, chocolate, hot drink, vegan, vegetarian
Servings:
1
mug
Ingredients
3/4
Tbsp
cocoa powder
1/8
tsp
vanilla extract
3/4 - 1
Tbsp
sugar
1 1/4
cup
milk
Optional add-ins:
1
shot
peppermint schnapps or chambord
1
pinch
cinnamon
dash
peppermint or orange extract
Instructions
For stovetop:
Combine cocoa, vanilla, sugar and milk in a small saucepan. Add any non-alcoholic additions now as well.
Heat, stirring regularly over low heat. It's done when steam is rising slightly and everything is combined.
Add alcohol immediately before serving.
For the microwave:
Combine cocoa, vanilla, sugar, and any non-alcohol additions in a cup. Add half the milk and stir with a small whisk or fork.
Add the remainder of the milk and microwave for 1 minute. Take out, stir again, and microwave 30 seconds more.
Add alcohol immediately before serving.