Vodka Hot Chocolate with Caramel and Vanilla is the boozy after dinner cocktail you’ll love! This simple recipe is creamy and delicious, perfect for chilly evenings at home.
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Vodka Hot Chocolate
How do I make this Caramel Vanilla Vodka Hot Chocolate?
You’re in for a treat with this easy spiked hot cocoa recipe! It takes about five minutes to make from start to finish and calls for just a handful of ingredients. You’re going to use your Hot Chocolate mix of choice, as well as your vodkas of choice. If you really want to elevate this cocktail, top with caramel or chocolate syrup for an amazing after dinner drink.
If you’re in the mood for a peppermint version, make sure to check out this Naughty Peppermint Hot Cocoa. Feeling like you need a major chocolate fix to go along with this boozy favorite? Whip up these Homemade Fudge Brownies to serve alongside this hot cocoa favorite.
Where do I get my ingredients for this Vodka Hot Chocolate?
My personal favorite hot chocolate mix is Mike & Jen’s from Duluth, MN. Lucky for me it’s available on Amazon so I’m able to get my fix even though we no longer live there. Win win!
You can easily use your favorite vodka for the caramel and vanilla that you grab from your local shop.
Can I make this Vodka Hot Chocolate cocktail alcohol free?
You know it! Instead of using vodka, substitute the caramel and vanilla with a Caramel Vanilla Coffee Syrup, like this Skinny Syrup favorite. I use this in my coffee regularly and it makes for one delicious latte at home. Use just one or two pumps, otherwise it’ll be a very, very sweet hot cocoa.
Making it this way ensures everyone can enjoy it! If you have kids at home, they’ll love helping you whip these hot chocolates up.
Do I have to drink this Vodka Hot Chocolate hot or can I enjoy it chilled?
It can be enjoyed either cold or hot! I tried “Frozen Hot Chocolate” for the first time as a teenager at the Paris Market in Savannah and was BLOWN away by how delicious it was. Instead of heating up the water, you’ll add all of the ingredients except the topping to a blender, add a 1/2 cup ice, and blend away.
To make it creamier, add 6-8 oz of your milk of choice instead of water. I’ve used 2%, oat milk, and almond milk.
They all work well and are absolutely fantastic. If you want to make this a super treat, add in a scoop of vanilla or chocolate ice cream too. Yum!!
Caramel Vanilla Spiked Hot Chocolate
Ingredients
- 6 oz Hot water
- 1 packet Hot Chocolate Mix
- 1 oz Vanilla Vodka
- 1 oz Caramel Vodka
- Whipped Topping
- 1 tbsp Caramel or Chocolate topping ** optional
Instructions
- Heat the water to the desired beverage temperature.
- Stir in Hot Chocolate Mix and mix well until throughly dissolved.
- Add Vanilla Vodka and Caramel Vodka.
- Top with optional sauce and whipped cream.
- Enjoy!
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