This grown up hot chocolate gets a kick of orange flavor from Cointreau and orange zest. It reminds me of those Terry’s chocolate oranges that are popular as stocking stuffers. Boozy Orange Hot Chocolate

––FOR ONE––


INGREDIENTS

  • 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 8 oz whole milk
  • big pinch of salt
  • big pinch of orange zest
  • 1 oz bourbon
  • .5 oz Cointreau
  • Marshmallows and orange zest, for optional garnish


DIRECTIONS

STEP 1
Add cocoa powder, sugar, salt and 2 tablespoons of milk to a pot and over medium-low. Whisk together until smooth.

STEP 2
Add the rest of the milk. Increase the heat to medium-high. Add the orange zest. Whisk frequently.

STEP 3
Once the cocoa is steaming hot, turn off the heat. Add the bourbon and Cointreau, stir and serve immediately.

––FOR A BATCH––

serves 6-8


INGREDIENTS

  • 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 6 tablespoon sugar
  • 48 oz whole milk
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon orange zest
  • 6 oz bourbon
  • 3 oz Cointreau
  • Marshmallows and orange zest, for optional garnish


DIRECTIONS

STEP 1
Add cocoa powder, sugar, salt and 3/4 cup (6 oz) of milk to a pot and over medium-low. Whisk together until smooth.

STEP 2
Add the rest of the milk. Increase the heat to medium-high. Add the orange zest. Whisk frequently.

STEP 3
Once the cocoa is steaming hot, turn off the heat. Add the bourbon and Cointreau and stir to combine. Serve immediately or add to a thermos or insulated growler.

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