These Remixed Hot Chocolate Drinks Are For the Grown and Sexy

Stay warm with bae all winter long with these hot chocolate recipes.

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By Danielle Pointdujour · Updated December 6, 2020

Simply mentioning hot chocolate might conjure up memories of more youthful days, but we’re not kids anymore, so it’s time to kick this nostalgic drink up a notch. These hot chocolate cocktails are for adults only, and with a little alcohol adding just the right amount of spice, you’ll definitely want to cozy up with bae and take advantage of the added heat.

Santa’s Sin

INGREDIENTS: 1 1/2 parts Stoli Salted Karamel, 1/2 parts Rumchata, 4 parts Hot Chocolate. METHOD: Pour all ingredients together in a heat-resistant glass and top with fresh whipped cream.

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Tito’s Hot Chocolate

INGREDIENTS: 1 oz. Tito’s Handmade Vodka, 4 oz. hot chocolate, Whipped cream, 1 mint sprig. METHOD: Add all ingredients to a mug or mason jar. Garnish with whipped cream and a mint sprig.

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Cocoa Caliente

INGREDIENTS: 4.5 oz Patrón Silver (use the 2018 Limited Edition Patrón Silver Tequila 1 Liter bottle), 17 ounces Heavy Cream, 2 cups Whole Milk, 2 Cinnamon Sticks, 2 whole pieces Allspice, 0.5 grams Cardamom, 5 grams Cornstarch, 7 ounces Chocolate Nyangbo. METHOD: Toast all the spices in a pot, then add to the milk and heavy cream and let it rest overnight. The next day, put everything in a pot add the cornstarch, bring it to a boil while continually whisking. Strain + pour the mix over the chocolate. Pour Patrón Silver in mug and top with spiced chocolate mix.

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