As temps are at their highest and pool time is in it’s primetime, so too is frozen drink season! I whipped up some Strawberry Raspberry Coconut Daiquiris last month, but I wanted something a little less fruity and a little more chocolatey, because who can say no to chocolate! Remember that over the top frozen hot chocolate that people flocked to NYC for (much like the Cronut today, oh food trends). Well, I, Ashley, just realized that I have actually never had one, not a one! I recently set off, determined to making one of these sweet, chocolatey, cooling concoctions, with a little kick of course. Meet the Boozy Frozen Hot Chocolate!

Any recipe I came across for this famous (infamous?) drink called for cocoa powder, or worse pre-made hot chocolate mix. I have never been a fan of those packets. Thin and lacking in any rich chocolate flavor, it’s not something I dream about. This on the other hand is something I will be dreaming about well into winter (thank goodness for regular hot chocolate!). A mix of semi-sweet and dark keeps it from being too cloyingly sweet while providing all of the chocolatey goodness.

In true Craft & Cocktails style, I added in some bourbon to the frozen hot chocolate to make it the perfect after dinner or pool side drink! Everything is made a little better with some booze and marshmallows, don’t you think? These rainbow ones in particular bring the fun level up a few notches! I used these colorful Craftsman & Wolves ones, but regular marshmallows will do too.

Boozy Frozen Hot Chocolate

Ingredients

1 cup Whole milk
4 ounces Dark chocolate
4 ounces Semi sweet chocolate
3 tablespoons Sugar
8 ounces Bourbon
3 pinches Salt
1 cup Cream
3 cups Ice
Whipped cream
Marshmallows
Skewers

Instructions

Makes four 10 oz. drinks.
Heat milk in a saucepan over medium heat, whisking constantly until warm, but not boiling.
Take of the heat and whisk in the dark and semi sweet chocolate. Once the chocolate has melted, whisk in the bourbon, sugar, and salt. Whisk in the cold cream to cool the mixture. If the mixture is still too warm, let cool in the fridge for a bit.
Add the chocolate mixture into a blender with ice. Blend until the ice has fully incorporated.
Pour into large glasses. Top with whipped cream and garnish with skewer of marshmallows.

Isn’t this an extremely decadent drink? Oh you betcha, but sometimes you have to live a little!

Ashley Rose Conway

Ashley Rose Conway is head cocktail shaker, recipe developer, stylist & photographer over at Craft + Cocktails, a site devoted to the art of making & shaking.

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Boozy Frozen Hot Chocolate

Ingredients

1 cup Whole milk
4 ounces Dark chocolate
4 ounces Semi sweet chocolate
3 tablespoons Sugar
8 ounces Bourbon
3 pinches Salt
1 cup Cream
3 cups Ice
Whipped cream
Marshmallows
Skewers

Instructions

Makes four 10 oz. drinks.
Heat milk in a saucepan over medium heat, whisking constantly until warm, but not boiling.
Take of the heat and whisk in the dark and semi sweet chocolate. Once the chocolate has melted, whisk in the bourbon, sugar, and salt. Whisk in the cold cream to cool the mixture. If the mixture is still too warm, let cool in the fridge for a bit.
Add the chocolate mixture into a blender with ice. Blend until the ice has fully incorporated.
Pour into large glasses. Top with whipped cream and garnish with skewer of marshmallows.

Comments

Keshia White

07.21.16

This is too cute and sounds so refreshing. I love anything chocolate!

Keshia
http://www.queenlifeblog.com

Ashley said:

Haha, us too! :)

Lynn

07.21.16

Can’t seem to find the recipe. aM I missing something? Sounds lovely though. haven’t heard of this trend in aus!

Ashley said:

Hi Lynn! Thanks for the heads up– we seem to be having some plug-in issues. Should be included now!

Margery

02.09.17

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