Spiked Hot Chocolate

Ingredients

Milk

2 cups

Cocoa powder

1/4 cup

Dark chocolate

4 ounces, chopped

Sugar

2 tablespoons (adjust to taste)

Vanilla extract

1 teaspoon

Peppermint schnapps

1 ounce per serving

Baileys Irish Cream

1 ounce per serving

Whipped cream

for topping

Cocoa powder

for dusting

Instructions

1. In a medium saucepan, heat the milk over medium heat until hot but not boiling, stirring occasionally to prevent scorching.
2. Once the milk is hot, add the chopped dark chocolate, cocoa powder, and sugar. Stir continuously until the chocolate is completely melted and the mixture is smooth and well combined.
3. Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the vanilla extract, enhancing the flavor profile.
4. Pour the hot chocolate into mugs, filling each about three-quarters full.
5. Add 1 ounce of Baileys Irish Cream and 1 ounce of peppermint schnapps to each mug, stirring gently to combine the spirits with the hot chocolate.
6. Top each mug with a generous swirl of whipped cream and dust with cocoa powder for an extra touch of elegance.
7. Serve hot and enjoy the warmth and flavor of this decadent drink!