Salted dark chocolate bourbon hot cocoa

As the chilly winds of winter blow and the temperature begins to fall, there’s nothing quite like cosying up with a mug of rich, velvety hot cocoa. But forget about your average, run-of-the-mill hot cocoa – imagine a steaming cup of smooth, creamy hot chocolate infused with the warmth of bourbon and the depth of dark chocolate, all elevated with a pinch of salt.

Get ready to indulge in the ultimate winter treat – salted dark chocolate bourbon hot cocoa.

Recipe by WOODFORD RESERVE

Ingredients

• 3 cups milk
• 1 cup sugar-free dark chocolate chips
• 1/3 cup sugar-free sweetener of choice
• 1/2 -1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 118 mls Woodford Reserve Double Oaked bourbon

Garnish with whipped cream and chocolate drizzle.

Method

1. In a small pot, heat your heavy whipping cream and milk until warm, then stir in your chocolate chips, whisking until melted.
2. Stir in sweetener, cinnamon, and salt to taste and stir until dissolved. Allow to warm until just below boiling.
3. Remove from heat, then stir in your bourbon and vanilla extract. Pour into mugs, top with whipped cream, chocolate drizzle and salt and enjoy!