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Bourbon Butterscotch Hot Chocolate

Published: Feb 26, 2016 · Modified: Dec 11, 2024 by Kit · This post may contain affiliate links · 6 Comments

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Sipping on hot chocolate by the fire on a cold winter day is the ultimate way to warm up (I am pretty sure this is scientific fact). It's been really cold in Chicago lately, therefore, I have been drinking lots of hot chocolate. Recently I put an adult spin on my favorite wintertime drink by adding bourbon and butterscotch. It's hot, it's sweet, and it's slightly boozy.

Bourbon Butterscotch Hot Chocolate

Bourbon Butterscotch Hot Chocolate can be made in just 5 minutes. I think that the secret to making a great hot chocolate is to use chocolate chips instead of cocoa powder. The result is richer and creamier, and it is easier to prepare. The combination of milk chocolate and butterscotch is quite sweet, if you want something a little less sweet you can use semi-sweet chocolate chips or dark chocolate. I just happen to have a pretty demanding sweet tooth.

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The bourbon is optional. The hot chocolate is great without it, but I think adding it turns a drink from childhood into a special happy hour treat on a cold night. As you know, Charles loves whisky and bourbon, but since in this case the bourbon is being added to a recipe, you can use a less expensive brand. I always use Four Roses in recipes because it goes well with sweet recipes, and is inexpensive.

Bourbon Butterscotch Hot Chocolate

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Cook Time: 5 minutes minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes minutes
Servings: 1

Ingredients

  • 1 cup 1% Milk
  • 2 tablespoons Milk Chocolate Chips
  • 2 tablespoons Butterscotch Chips
  • 1 shot Bourbon such as Four Roses
  • Garnishes: Whipped Cream and extra chocolate and butterscotch chips

Instructions

  • Combine the milk, milk chocolate chips, and butterscotch chips in a saucepan over medium heat. Whisk frequently until the chips have all melted and the hot chocolate is steaming.
  • Pour the bourbon into a mug and pour the hot chocolate over.
  • Top with whipped cream and additional milk chocolate and butterscotch chips. Sip slowly while you warm up from the cold.

In case you are curious, I highly recommend reading Devil in the White City, and Water for Elephants.

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Comments

  1. nicole524 says

    February 27, 2016 at 6:59 pm

    MMMmmmmmmm....I can already feel this warming my insides. This recipe looks so yummy (love the butterscotch to enhance the bourbon) and the photos are fabulous - great book choices!
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  2. Bintu @ Recipes From A Pantry says

    February 27, 2016 at 7:05 pm

    This is just what is needed on the cold cold days like today.
    Reply
  3. Michele says

    February 27, 2016 at 7:21 pm

    I personally love the idea of adding bourbon to hot chocolate!! I can't believe I didn't think of that before! Makes my happy hour much more warm and toasty on the cold nights :)
    Reply
  4. Ahead of Thyme says

    February 27, 2016 at 7:29 pm

    Yum!! This hot chocolate sounds amazing!! Thanks for the recipe, I can't wait to try it!
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  5. Sarah Lemire says

    February 27, 2016 at 7:34 pm

    This sounds absolutely divine! I could go for a cup of this right about now!!
    Reply
  6. Sed Bona says

    March 01, 2016 at 1:36 pm

    Ok, this sounds downright sinful! Bookmarking for when the snow comes later today! Xoxo, Ashley || Sed Bona
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