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Recipes » Drinks » Bailey’s Hot Chocolate

Published: Jan 27, 2022 by Krystle Smith · This post may contain affiliate links

Bailey’s Hot Chocolate

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This rich and creamy Bailey’s hot chocolate has a boozy kick. You’ll never want regular hot chocolate again after trying this version.

two glasses of baileys hot chocolate topped with whipped cream and chocolate syrup.

This stuff is going to make you never want regular hot chocolate ever again. My Bailey’s Hot Chocolate is smooth, creamy, and just enough booze!

Hot Chocolate dates back to the ancient Mayans who used cornmeal, chili peppers, and cocoa seeds. Spicy and sweet clearly they were ahead of their times!

Table Of Contents hide
1 Why I Love This Recipe
2 Serve This As
3 Ingredient Notes and Shopping Tips
4 How To Make Bailey’s Hot Chocolate
5 Can You Make It In The Crock Pot?
6 Leftovers
7 Tips
8 More Boozy Drinks I Love
9 Bailey's Hot Chocolate

Why I Love This Recipe

  • Quick and easy: This recipe is ready in less than 10 minutes.
  • Rich and creamy:With milk and cream, this recipe is so luscious on the tongue.
  • Chocolatey: This recipe uses around 1 cup of melted chocolate which gives it a richer flavor than cocoa powder.

Serve This As

  • A holiday party drink
  • A nightcap
  • For St. Patrick’s Day
  • At Book Club
  • For Girl’s Night In

 

Ingredient Notes and Shopping Tips

  • Baileys Irish Cream: Baileys is a creamy liquor with chocolate and vanilla notes.  It is made with Irish Whiskey and has 17% alcohol by volume. Store leftover Baileys at room temperature for up to a year. Use the leftover Baileys here or here.
  • Milk: Use whole milk for the creamiest drink.
  • Chocolate: I like using semi sweet chocolate.  Chocolate chips have stabilizers to prevent them from fully melting in the oven. Because of this I suggest using baking chocolate bars, not chocolate chips.

a closeup of bailey's hot chocolate with whipped cream on a green background.

How To Make Bailey’s Hot Chocolate

  1. Heat milk and cream.
  2. Stir in chocolate until melted.
  3. Remove from heat and stir in Bailey’s and vanilla.

Can You Make It In The Crock Pot?

Yes you can! Cook on low for 2-3 hours. Serve out of the slow cooker on the keep warm setting.

Leftovers

Storage: Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days.

Reheat: Reheat in the microwave for 45-60 seconds or until warm.

 

Tips

  1. Chopping Chocolate: Chop chocolate using a large serrated knife working from the corner inwards.
  2. Add Peppermint: Add peppermint schnapps for a super festive treat.
  3. Garnish with whipped cream and chocolate sauce for an extra decadent treat.
  4. Make it Nonalcoholic: Use Bailey’s coffee cream in place of the booze.

baileys hot chocolate with a bottle of baileys in the background.

More Boozy Drinks I Love

Mudslide Drink

Chocolate Martini

Colorado Bulldog

Amaretto Sour

Bailey's Hot Chocolate

Rich and creamy hot chocolate with a boozy Bailey's kick.
5 from 8 votes
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Course: Drink
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 8 minutes
Total Time: 13 minutes
Servings: 3 Drinks
Calories: 645kcal
Author: Krystle Smith

Ingredients

  • 3 Cups Whole Milk
  • ¼ Cup Heavy Cream
  • 1 Cup Chocolate Roughly Chopped (I used Semi Sweet Chocolate)
  • ½ Cup Bailey's Irish Cream
  • 1 Teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • Chocolate Syrup and Whipped Cream If Desired For Garnish
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Instructions

  • In a large saucepan, heat 3 cups of milk with heavy cream. Stir in chopped chocolate, until completely melted.
  • Remove from heat, and stir in vanilla and Baileys.
  • Pour into glasses and top with whipped cream and chocolate if desired.

Notes

Ingredient Notes and Shopping Tips
  • Baileys Irish Cream: Baileys is a creamy liquor with chocolate and vanilla notes.  It is made with Irish Whiskey and has 17% alcohol by volume. Store leftover Baileys at room temperature for up to a year. Use the leftover Baileys here or here. 
  • Milk: Use whole milk for the creamiest drink.
  • Chocolate: I like using semi sweet chocolate.  Chocolate chips have stabilizers to prevent them from fully melting in the oven. Because of this I suggest using baking chocolate bars, not chocolate chips.
Tips
  1. Chopping Chocolate: Chop chocolate using a large serrated knife working from the corner inwards.
  2. Add Peppermint: Add peppermint schnapps for a super festive treat.
  3. Garnish with whipped cream and chocolate sauce for an extra decadent treat.
  4. Make it Nonalcoholic: Use Bailey's coffee cream in place of the booze.
 

Nutrition

Calories: 645kcal | Carbohydrates: 58g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 40g | Saturated Fat: 24g | Cholesterol: 52mg | Sodium: 122mg | Potassium: 506mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 50g | Vitamin A: 687IU | Calcium: 303mg | Iron: 2mg
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Comments

  1. Amanda says

    January 31, 2022 at 7:20 am

    5 stars
    This hot chocolate is so delicious! The perfect boozy treat on a cold night.

    Reply
  2. Sandra says

    January 28, 2022 at 3:18 pm

    5 stars
    Such a perfect drink!! My husband really loved it!

    Reply
  3. Catalina says

    January 28, 2022 at 3:02 pm

    5 stars
    Baileys makes this hot chocolate irresistible. It’s so flavorful!

    Reply
  4. Erin | Dinners,Dishes and Dessert says

    January 28, 2022 at 8:53 am

    5 stars
    I know for sure this Hot Chocolate would be a huge hit in my house!

    Reply
  5. Amanda says

    January 27, 2022 at 6:01 pm

    Bailey’s makes everything better! I cannot wait to try this!

    Reply
  6. Hayley says

    October 09, 2020 at 7:58 am

    5 stars
    I truly enjoyed this drink, Perfect for the colder weather, Bookmarked!

    Reply
  7. Richard says

    June 01, 2017 at 10:06 pm

    I am a chocolate lover so this recipe definitely will be on my to-do list! I will also try to make blue margarita as well because it looks fresh and cooling for this hot summer 🙂

    Reply
  8. Stephanie says

    May 26, 2017 at 12:10 pm

    Feeling so thirsty after looking at these images. Anything made of chocolate is my favorite.

    Reply
  9. Mary Frances says

    May 15, 2017 at 3:55 pm

    boozy hot chocolates are alway the best kind!

    Reply
  10. Reynolds says

    April 09, 2017 at 12:39 pm

    I can only say “Wonderful recipe”. I often drink hot chocolate when I’m stressed or at the time I need to concentrate on my writings, it works. I love your drink. Delicious looking!

    Reply

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