Take 5 Hot Cocoa Recipe

Time20m

Serves1

Liqour/bourbon/caramel/crushed pretzel/whipped cream

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Ingredients

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Method

Prepare Hot Cocoa

Heat Milk

In a small saucepan, heat the milk over medium heat until it's warm, but not boiling.

Mix Cocoa and Sugar

In a separate bowl, combine cocoa powder, sugar, and a pinch of salt. Once the milk is warm, whisk in the cocoa-sugar mixture until smooth.

Add Vanilla

Stir in the vanilla extract and continue to heat for another minute, stirring constantly.

Add Flavors

Add Bourbon

Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the bourbon or whiskey.

Add Caramel

Drizzle in the caramel sauce and stir until well combined.

Serve

Prepare Cup

Pour the hot cocoa into a mug.

Top with Whipped Cream

Top the hot cocoa with a generous dollop of whipped cream.

Garnish

Sprinkle the crushed pretzels over the whipped cream for a salty crunch.