Spiked Butterscotch Hot Chocolate
A smooth, velvety hot chocolate made with butterscotch schnapps and vanilla.
Ingredients
- 1 cup whole milk
- 2 tbs heavy cream
- 2 tbs unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tbs sugar
- 1 pinch of flaky sea salt
- 1 tbs semisweet chocolate chips
- 1/4 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 oz butterscotch schnapps
- whipped cream (optional)
Instructions
- Heat milk and heavy cream in a small saucepan over medium-low heat until hot, but not boiling. Alternatively, you can microwave the milk and cream in a microwave safe container about 60-90 seconds.
- Meanwhile, measure the cocoa powder, sugar, salt, and chocolate chips into your favorite mug. Stir with a spoon to combine.
- Once the milk is hot, carefully pour into the mug. Stir with a spoon until the cocoa powder is dissolved and the chocolate chips are melted.
- Add the vanilla extract, then add the butterscotch schnapps. Stir.
- Top with whipped cream and enjoy!