Kahlua Hot Cocoa Recipe

by Jillian Leslie on

This is the absolute best recipe for grown-up hot cocoa; you can tell I’m obsessed with hot chocolate, just check out this post for all our Hot Cocoa Parties!

Creamy, rich, and sweet, this Kahlua Hot Cocoa Recipe will give you those warm, fuzzy feelings.

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Try our Kahlua hot cocoa recipe with Kahlua, creme de cacao, plus all the good stuff like chocolate syrup, whipped cream, and marshmallows.

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Serve your hot cocoa with our pretty Hot Cocoa Chocolate Spoons. Don’t you just love the little hearts on these? Or with a Hot Chocolate Peppermint Bomb to really send you over the edge!

Reasons To Love This Kahlua Hot Cocoa Recipe

  • It’s a grown-up dessert. Creamy, boozy, and full of the velvety goodness of chocolate, cream, and marshmallows.
  • This recipe takes 10 minutes to whip up: It’s perfect if you need to pump out a quick dessert or after-dinner treat.
  • Special occasion worthy: you can totally serve this at a birthday dinner or bridal shower.

Ingredients and Supplies

  • Hot chocolate mix. Choose a good quality hot chocolate mix, as this forms the foundation for your recipe.
  • Kahlua. If you can’t find Kahlua, you can use Tia Maria or Bailey’s Irish Cream instead.
  • Chocolate syrup. Homemade or store-bought is totally fine.
  • Creme de cacao. This ultra-rich liquor really makes this cocoa a deeply rich treat, so don’t leave it out.
  • Whipped cream. Freshly whipped or canned. Remember, canned will last longer and be more stable than freshly whipped cream.
  • Mini marshmallows. They add joy and decadence to this recipe, so don’t skip ’em!
  • Mini chocolate chips. White, dark, or vegan, pick your absolute favorite kind.
  • Cute Cocoa Mugs
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How To Make This Recipe

Guys, this recipe is a cinch.

Step 1: Prepare the cocoa and the mug

Prepare your favorite hot chocolate mix. We prefer to use whole milk in place of water. Yes, we are decadent. 🙂

While the hot chocolate is heating, drizzle chocolate syrup inside the hot chocolate mug.

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Step 2: Add in the rest of the ingredients

Combine hot chocolate, Kahlua, and Creme De Cacao in a measuring cup.

Stir to combine.

To assemble: pour the hot chocolate into the mug. Top the hot cocoa with extra creamy whipped cream, mini marshmallows, and mini chocolate chips. Add a drizzle of chocolate sauce on top.

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Tips and Substitutions

  • Use a clear plastic or glass mug if you want to see the pretty swirl pattern inside.
  • This grown-up hot cocoa reminds me of a mudslide martini! You could substitute chocolate vodka in place of the creme de cacao.
  • Use a good quality hot chocolate mix if you want to elevate this recipe. Try to source the finest ingredients possible.
  • Add in a little chili powder for Mexico-vacay-worthy hot cocoa.
  • Add in a splash of vanilla extract for mouthwatering flavor, or caramel as the perfect addition to this easy-drinking, boozy milkshake.
  • Replace the classic coffee flavor of Kahlua coffee liqueur with a shot of whiskey for a slight kick or another smooth liqueur if you prefer. Fair warning, gin is not a good choice for this cocktail.

FAQs

Is Kahlua the same as Baileys?

Kahlua is a coffee-flavored liqueur made with rum, sugar, vanilla, and coffee, whereas Baileys is an Irish cream liqueur consisting of whiskey, cream, and cocoa.

What is a good substitute for Bailey’s?

Carolans Irish Cream or South Africa’s Amarula Cream are both good alternatives to Bailey’s.

How much alcohol is in a shot of Kahlua?

The original variant contains approximately 20% alcohol

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Kahlua Hot Cocoa Recipe

Looking for a way to make your hot cocoa a little more “grown up” this winter? How about trying our Kahlua hot cocoa recipe with Kahlua, creme de cacao, plus all the good stuff like chocolate syrup, whipped cream, and marshmallows. Could that now sound any better? If you’re a coffee and chocolate lover, this should definitely speak to you! Let us know what you think in a comment.
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Servings: 1 cup
Calories: 250kcal

Ingredients

  • 6 oz hot chocolate mix
  • 1 oz Kahlua
  • 1 oz creme de cacao
  • Chocolate syrup
  • Whipped cream
  • Mini marshmallows
  • Mini chocolate chips

Instructions

  • In a measuring cup, combine hot chocolate, Kahlua and Creme De Cacao.
  • Stir to combine.
  • Pour the hot chocolate into the mug.
  • Top the hot cocoa with extra creamy whipped cream, mini marshmallows and mini chocolate chips.
  • Add a drizzle of chocolate sauce on top.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 250kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Sugar: 10g
Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!

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