Devilish Hot Cocoa
Cayenne adds a surprising kick to this sinfully rich cocoa! Take things into adult beverage territory by adding your choice of brandy or Irish whiskey. Brandy will give a sweet, nutty flavor, while adding Irish whiskey creates more depth and complexity.
Recipe - NORTHEAST MINNEAPOLIS
Devilish Hot Cocoa
Prep Time10 Minutes
Servings4
0Ingredients
4 cups milk
¾ cup hot chocolate mix of your choice
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
â…› teaspoon kosher salt
1 ½ tablespoons brandy or Irish whiskey (optional)
Whipped cream, for topping
Directions
- In a 2 ½-quart saucepan, combine milk, hot chocolate mix, cayenne pepper and salt over medium heat.
- Heat mixture, stirring to dissolve hot chocolate mix, until steaming hot. Do not boil.
- Stir in alcohol, if desired.
- Divide hot chocolate among 4 mugs and top each with a large dollop of whipped cream.
10 minutes
Prep Time
0 minutes
Cook Time
4
Servings
Shop Ingredients
Makes 4 servings
L&B Classic Whole Milk, 0.5 Gallon
$2.55$5.10/gal
Mike & Jen's Cocoa Mix, 12 Ounce
$12.29$1.02/oz
L&B Cayenne Spice Ground Chile Pepper, 2.1 Ounce
$6.39$3.04/oz
Morton Coarse Kosher Salt, 3 Pound
$6.19$2.06/lb
Not Available
Reddi Wip Extra Creamy Dairy Whipped Topping, 6.5 Ounce
$5.09$0.78/oz
Directions
- In a 2 ½-quart saucepan, combine milk, hot chocolate mix, cayenne pepper and salt over medium heat.
- Heat mixture, stirring to dissolve hot chocolate mix, until steaming hot. Do not boil.
- Stir in alcohol, if desired.
- Divide hot chocolate among 4 mugs and top each with a large dollop of whipped cream.