Dead by Xmas
Cozy up this holiday season with "Dead by Xmas," an indulgent, boozy hot chocolate guaranteed to warm your soul! This decadent drink blends rich dark chocolate, velvety milk and cream, and the bold kick of espresso, bourbon, and coffee liqueur, creating an irresistible flavor fusion. Infused with just a hint of cinnamon and nutmeg, this festive cocktail exudes the cozy warmth of a winter wonderland. Topped with a cloud of whipped cream, dark chocolate shavings, and an optional cinnamon stick, it's as beautiful to serve as it is delicious to sip. Perfect for holiday gatherings or a special night in, this 20-minute recipe serves two and promises to become your new go-to winter warmer. Keywords: decadent boozy hot chocolate, holiday drink, festive cocktail recipe.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 50 grams dark chocolate (70% cocoa or higher)
- 250 milliliters whole milk
- 50 milliliters heavy cream
- 60 milliliters espresso
- 45 milliliters bourbon
- 30 milliliters coffee liqueur
- 0.25 teaspoons cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoons nutmeg
- 100 grams whipped cream
- 10 grams dark chocolate shavings (for garnish)
- 1 piece cinnamon stick (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Finely chop the dark chocolate and set it aside.
In a small saucepan, warm the whole milk and heavy cream over medium heat until steaming. Do not let it boil.
Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the chopped dark chocolate until completely melted and smooth.
Brew two shots (60 milliliters) of espresso if not already prepared.
Return the saucepan to low heat and stir in the espresso, bourbon, coffee liqueur, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Mix well to combine and heat gently for 2-3 minutes, ensuring the mixture does not boil.
Divide the warm cocktail mixture evenly between two heatproof mugs or glasses.
Top each serving with a generous swirl of whipped cream.
Garnish with dark chocolate shavings and a cinnamon stick, if desired.
Serve immediately while warm and enjoy the rich, festive flavors.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
622 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 42.5 g | 54% | |
| Saturated Fat | 25.8 g | 129% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 91 mg | 30% | |
| Sodium | 90 mg | 4% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 34.0 g | 12% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.5 g | 16% | |
| Total Sugars | 24.9 g | ||
| Protein | 8.2 g | 16% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.4 mcg | 12% | |
| Calcium | 221 mg | 17% | |
| Iron | 3.6 mg | 20% | |
| Potassium | 491 mg | 10% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
