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Spiked Hot Chocolate
Ingredients (1 serving)
1 cup whole milk (or half milk / half cream for extra richness)
2 oz semi-sweet chocolate, chopped (or 2 Tbsp cocoa powder + sugar to taste)
1 oz Baileys Irish Cream (creamy + sweet)
1 oz dark rum or bourbon (warmth + depth)
½ tsp vanilla extract
Pinch of sea salt
Whipped cream, shaved chocolate, or marshmallows for garnish
Instructions
Warm the base: In a small saucepan, heat milk (and cream if using) over medium-low until steaming but not boiling.
Melt in chocolate: Stir in chopped chocolate (or cocoa + sugar) until smooth and velvety.
Add flavor: Stir in vanilla and a tiny pinch of salt.
Spike it: Remove from heat, then add Baileys and rum (or bourbon). Stir gently.
Serve: Pour into a mug, top with whipped cream, marshmallows, or a dusting of cocoa.
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