Jack Daniel's Hot Chocolate
Description
A rich, creamy spiked hot chocolate made with real chocolate and smooth Jack Daniel's Tennessee Whiskey. The perfect cozy nightcap for adults — ready in 15 minutes.
Ingredients
- 2 cups whole milk
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 4 oz dark or semi-sweet chocolate, 60–70% cacao, chopped
- 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar, adjust to taste
- 3 oz Jack Daniel's Tennessee Whiskey, 1.5 oz per serving
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- Whipped cream and chocolate shavings, to garnish (optional)
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, heat the milk and heavy cream over medium-low until steaming (do not boil).
- Whisk in the cocoa powder, sugar, and salt until fully dissolved.
- Add the chopped chocolate and whisk constantly until melted, smooth, and glossy.
- Remove from the heat. Stir in the vanilla extract, then the Jack Daniel's.
- Pour into two mugs and top with whipped cream and chocolate shavings. Serve immediately.
Equipment
- Saucepan
- Whisk
Notes
⚠️ Contains alcohol. For adults 21+ only. Please drink responsibly
- Add the whiskey off the heat to preserve its flavor and aroma.
- Dairy-free: use oat milk, coconut cream, and dairy-free chocolate.
- Sweeter version: use Jack Daniel's Tennessee Honey and reduce the sugar.
- Big batch: scale up and keep warm in a slow cooker on LOW; stir in whiskey just before serving.
Nutrition
Serving: 1ServingCalories: 847kcalCarbohydrates: 58gProtein: 14gFat: 52gSaturated Fat: 31gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 14gTrans Fat: 0.04gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 116mgPotassium: 824mgFiber: 6gSugar: 47gVitamin A: 1298IUVitamin C: 0.4mgCalcium: 381mgIron: 4mg