Devilish Hot Chocolate

By Lunds & Byerlys

July 10, 2024

Cayenne adds a surprising kick to this sinfully rich cocoa! Take things up another level by adding your choice of brandy or Irish whiskey. Brandy will give a sweet, nutty flavor, while adding Irish whiskey creates more depth and complexity.


SERVINGS

4

PREP TIME

10 min

COOK TIME

0 min

Ingredients

  • 4
    cups milk
  • 3/4
    cup hot chocolate mix of your choice
  • 1/4
    teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1/8
    teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 1/2
    tablespoons brandy or Irish whiskey (optional)
  • Whipped cream, for topping

Additional

Directions

  1. 1

    In a 2 ½-quart saucepan, combine milk, hot chocolate mix, cayenne pepper and salt over medium heat.

  2. 2

    Heat mixture, stirring to dissolve hot chocolate mix, until steaming hot. Do not boil.

  3. 3

    Stir in alcohol, if desired.

  4. 4

    Divide hot chocolate among 4 mugs and top each with a large dollop of whipped cream.


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