Spiked Hot Chocolate Recipe

This Spiked Hot Chocolate is creamy, rich, and made to warm up cold December nights. LAVA Spiced Demerara Syrup adds warmth and depth while hot cocoa and bourbon make this a slow-sip holiday classic. Perfect for tree-trimming nights, movie marathons, and Christmas gatherings.

Spiked Hot Chocolate

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A warm, cozy holiday hot chocolate made with LAVA Spiced Demerara Syrup and bourbon for winter sipping.

• Total Time: 5
• Yield: 1

Ingredients

• 6 oz hot chocolate (homemade or packet)
• 1.5 oz bourbon
• 1 oz LAVA Spiced Demerara Syrup
• 1 oz heavy cream or half & half
• Garnish: whipped cream, cocoa dust, cinnamon, mini marshmallows

Instructions

1. Prepare hot chocolate and pour into a mug.

2. Add bourbon and LAVA Spiced Demerara Syrup.

3. Stir to blend.

4. Top with cream or whipped cream.

5. Add marshmallows or cocoa on top.

6. Serve warm immediately.

Notes

• Swap bourbon for spiced rum to lean more Christmas-warm.
• Add peppermint syrup for a Mint Mocha variation.
• Make a batch-warm crockpot version for parties.
• Approximately 220–280 calories depending on cream.

• Author: stephanie
• Prep Time: 5