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Baileys Hot Chocolate

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Updated: 12/10/21

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Baileys Hot Chocolate is a hot cocktail that is the perfect pair blend of simple, creamy, and delicious. When you think about cozying up by the fire or are wanting a sweet and comforting hot beverage, a Baileys Hot Chocolate is the perfect recipe.

two mugs of Baileys Hot Chocolate garnished with whipped cream and chocolate syrup drizzle surrounded by marshmallows and a bottle of Baileys Irish Cream

Rich hot chocolate and sweet creamy Bailey’s compliment each other so well. Grab your favorite mug and prepare for a new boozy favorite. While your mug is handy, also give this Spiked Hot Chocolate a try!

Baileys Hot Chocolate Recipe

The recipe includes the ingredients right in its name: Bailey’s Irish Cream and your favorite Hot Chocolate. We recommend starting with 4 ounces of your favorite hot chocolate (homemade is best but store-bought works in a pinch) and two ounces of Baileys Irish Cream. Combine them in your favorite mug and you are set! Looking for other ways to use up your bottle of Baileys Irish Cream? Try this Mudslide or Baileys Martini!

two mugs of Baileys Hot Chocolate garnished with whipped cream and chocolate syrup drizzle surrounded by marshmallows

How to Make a Baileys Hot Chocolate

Once you have your ingredients gathered, making a Baileys Hot Chocolate couldn’t be easier.

  1. Prepare your hot chocolate and pour into a mug or glass
  2. Pour Baileys into the mug of hot chocolate
  3. Stir gently
  4. Garnish and enjoy!
two mugs of Baileys Hot Chocolate garnished with whipped cream and chocolate syrup drizzle surrounded by marshmallows and a bottle of Baileys Irish Cream

Crockpot Hot Chocolate

This Crockpot Hot Chocolate is such an easy way to make hot chocolate. And it is the best hot chocolate you will ever have!
two mugs of crockpot hot chocolate topped with marshmallows. Marshmallows and chocolate chips in front of mugs

How to Serve

Serve your Baileys Hot Chocolate immediately while it’s warm in a mug or glass and garnish with your desired combination of marshmallows, whipped cream, and chocolate syrup.

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two mugs of Baileys Hot Chocolate garnished with whipped cream and chocolate syrup drizzle surrounded by marshmallows
two mugs of Baileys Hot Chocolate garnished with whipped cream and chocolate syrup drizzle surrounded by marshmallows
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Baileys Hot Chocolate

Serves: 1 drink
(tap # to scale)
Prep: 5 minutes
Total: 5 minutes
Baileys Hot Chocolate is a hot cocktail that is simple, creamy, and delicious. Its the perfectly sweet recipe for warming up and getting cozy!

Ingredients

  • 4 ounces Hot Chocolate
  • 2 ounces Baileys Irish Cream

Instructions

  • Pour the hot chocolate into a mug or glass.
  • Pour in the Baileys.
  • Stir gently.
  • Garnish and enjoy!
Author: Nathan Longley
Course: Drinks
two mugs of Baileys Hot Chocolate garnished with whipped cream and chocolate syrup drizzle surrounded by marshmallows

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Nathan Longley has been his wife’s personal bar tender for as long as he can remember. While he most often enjoys a cold beer, he is known to love our vodka gimlet.

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