Irish Cream Hot Chocolate is what you make when someone has had a bad day and you want to fix it properly. This Irish Cream Hot Chocolate recipe is real hot chocolate with a glug of Irish cream and a splash of Irish whiskey on top.
It’s thick, sweet and indulgent, and it works as a dessert or a nightcap. It’s also a lot easier to make than it looks.
1
serving6
minutesHot chocolate, Irish cream and Irish whiskey, topped with whipped cream. Thick, sweet and warming.
Ingredients
200 ml (7 oz) whole milk
30 g dark chocolate, chopped
1 tsp cocoa powder
1 tsp sugar
30 ml (1 oz) Irish cream liqueur
15 ml (½ oz) Irish whiskey
Whipped cream and chocolate shavings, to garnish
Method
- Heat the milk gently in a pan until steaming.
- Whisk in the chocolate, cocoa and sugar until smooth and thick.
- Take off the heat and stir in the Irish cream and the whiskey.
- Pour into a mug and top with whipped cream and chocolate shavings.
Thomas’s tip
- Use real chocolate as well as cocoa. It makes the drink rich and silky.
What does an Irish Cream Hot Chocolate taste like?
Rich, dark chocolate and creamy milk up front, with Irish cream sweetness and a gentle whiskey warmth. It’s thick, smooth and decadent.
Tips for a better Irish Cream Hot Chocolate
Don’t let the milk boil, or it will taste scorched.
Add the alcohol off the heat so it doesn’t evaporate.
Irish Cream Hot Chocolate variations
Use bourbon for a more caramel flavour. Add a pinch of chilli for a spiced version. For a whisky classic, try a Whisky Hot Chocolate, or a creamy coffee option in the Irish Coffee.
Best whisky for an Irish Cream Hot Chocolate
A smooth, sweet Irish whiskey works best, because chocolate is rich. Look for 40%.
Irish Cream Hot Chocolate: quick answers
What is in an Irish Cream Hot Chocolate?
Hot chocolate, Irish cream liqueur and Irish whiskey, topped with whipped cream.
Is it very sweet?
Yes, but dark chocolate helps.
Can I make it without whiskey?
Yes. Use Irish cream only.
Use real chocolate as well as cocoa. It makes the drink rich and silky.
Thomas Grønvold is the founder of Caskable and a whisky enthusiast who believes the best way to learn about whisky is simply to drink it, compare it, and stay curious. From supermarket favourites to bottles from distilleries around the world, he writes about what he actually tastes and experiences, without pretending you need to be an expert to enjoy a good dram.
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