Well it’s official, the Groundhog saw his shadow so we have six more weeks of winter, or in Chicago’s case, probably like 12 weeks. Mid February is always the time of year that I start to resent the cold and want to do nothing but stay inside and get drunk, and that is how this Grown Up Spicy Hot Chocolate with Tequila was born!
It’s no secret that tequila is Andrew and I’s favorite liquor. We are those people who show up with nothing but a fifth and a bag of limes to a party, and we intend to drink it all ourselves, obviously!
This recipe was thought up from Andrew’s desire for hot chocolate and both of our desires to get drunk and watch television in the winter, and it ended up being a great combination! I decided to spice it up by adding cayenne pepper and chili powder and that transformed this recipe into the perfect winter cocktail!
So in these cold times, curl up with a loved one, and get drunk on hot cocoa while re-watching Stranger Things! Thanks for stopping by! Please don’t forget to comment if you like this recipe!
Lots of Love,
Jackie & Andrew
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Adult Spicy Hot Chocolate with Tequila
- Prep Time: 1 minute
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Total Time: 9 minutes
- Yield: 2 mugs of cocoa 1x
Description
The perfect drink for those of us who hate the cold and just want to curl on the couch and drink indoors! Creamy, rich hot chocolate, spiked with tequila and sprinkled with cayenne pepper for a spicy kick!
Ingredients
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- 4 tbsp cocoa powder
- 3 tbs maple syrup (or sugar )
- 1/2 tsp sea salt
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 cups almond milk (unsweetened )
- 4 shots tequila
Instructions
- In a small pot heat the cocoa powder, maple syrup and 1/2 cup of almond milk over medium heat. Stir until the cocoa powder is dissolved and the mixture is creamy.
- Add in the salt, chili powder, cayenne pepper, and vanilla extract. Add in another 1/2 cup of milk and continue to stir for 3 more minutes being careful to not burn the chocolate.
- Pour in the rest of the almond milk and bring to a boil. Turn the heat down and simmer for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat.
- Pour 2 shots of tequila into each coffee mug and pour the hot cocoa over it. Stir lightly. Top with marshmallows, extra chocolate syrup and chili powder!
Notes
This recipe can be easily doubled or tripled if you have company!
