As the weather gets cooler, it's amazing to curl up on the couch with your favorite hot cocoa. And when it's spiked? Even better! My Bailey's frozen hot chocolate recipe has all the flavors of chocolate and with the fun zip of the liquor.
Bailey's Frozen Hot Chocolate Recipe
Some of my favorite things in which to indulge are milkshakes, a strong drink, and chocolate. And this has all three mixed into one!
What is a frozen hot chocolate?
Basically, a frozen hot chocolate is iced chocolate milk. Some people add heavy cream, ice cream, or even ice, to make it thicker and have the consistency of a frappe.
The words “frozen hot chocolate” are an oxymoron, and one of my favorite recipes to make.
Is Bailey's good in hot chocolate?
Bailey's is so good in hot chocolate! It definitely an extra layer of delicious flavor!
How to Twist it Up this frozen hot chocolate recipe
Here are some ideas for different twists on my drink. Try them out one by one. Or, have a few friends over and have a “frozen hot chocolate bar” where you can try out the toppings all together!
- Drizzle salted caramel sauce on top with the chocolate sauce
- Add a few chocolate chips on top
- Sprinkle cinnamon on top for a little bite
- Up the booze amount by adding either Kahlua coffee liqueur or butterscotch schnapps – or try both!
- Sprinkle some chocolate shavings on top of the drink
- Top with a cherry
Bailey's Frozen Hot Chocolate Shopping List
Before you make your own cup, make sure you have all the ingredients. Here is what you'll need:
- Whole milk
- Bailey's Irish Cream
- Chocolate milk
- Hot cocoa packets
- Ice
- Vanilla Extract
- Chocolate Sauce
- Whipped Cream
Bailey's Frozen Hot Chocolate Recipe
Serve this drink at your next holiday party, or just to unwind after a long day. Here's my favorite Bailey's frozen hot chocolate recipe.
Bailey's Frozen Hot Chocolate
What is the best drink to make with Bailey's? You have to make the rich and indulgent Bailey's frozen hot chocolate recipe. It's super easy and so good!
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup whole milk
- 1/4 cup Bailey's Irish Cream
- 3/4 cup chocolate milk
- 4 hot cocoa packets
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 cups ice
- Chocolate sauce for drizzling
- Whipped cream for topping
Instructions
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Combine all ingredients (except chocolate sauce and whipped cream) in a blender and blend on high until smooth and creamy.
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Pour into glasses and top with whipped cream and chocolate sauce.
What to Serve with Frozen Hot Chocolate
Honestly, a cup of my boozy frozen hot chocolate is perfect all by itself! It is so rich and luxurious. But if you want a few snack ideas that pair well with it, go for something savory.
Try some of these ideas:
- Gingerbread cookies
- Lemon cake
- Sweet Cream Scones
- Almond croissants
When to Serve Frozen Hot Chocolate
What are the perfect times to indulge in boozy frozen hot chocolate? Well, it's 5 o'clock somewhere, right?
This drink is pure perfection as a personal treat after a long day.
It's also a lot of fun to drink with your friends or your significant other.
Serve this drink at your next party.
Whatever the reason, it's a really indulgent drink and something you really must try.
When you try this Bailey's frozen hot chocolate recipe, let me know by sharing or tagging me on social media! If you love Bailey's as much as I do, you'll go crazy for these other recipes featuring Bailey's Irish Cream!
- Bailey's chocolate truffle recipe
- Bailey's Irish cream cookies
- Chocolate Cupcakes with hidden Bailey's
Taryn says
March 4, 2019 at 11:50 amThe Bailey’s takes frozen hot chocolate to a whole new level! Delish!
April says
March 4, 2019 at 12:22 pmOMG! Now THIS is my kind of hot chocolate. nom nom nom.
Sylvia | Grace for a Gypsy says
July 24, 2019 at 1:00 amJust when you think hot chocolate couldn’t get any better!