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This refreshing Bailey’s Frozen Hot Chocolate Cocktail transforms hot chocolate into a frosty adult cocktail with deep Dutch cocoa and dark chocolate, vanilla ice cream, and Bailey’s Irish Cream. It’s an elegant frozen beverage and ideal for welcoming in the New Year or anytime!

Two footed glasses on an oval silver tray are filled with bailey's frozen hot chocolate cocktail. The tray is on a red plaid table covering and round red christmas ornaments are on the tray.

If you are a hot chocolate fan or a Bailey’s fan, both of which I am, I think you will enjoy this easy and tasty treat. It’s so simple to make, and the warmth of the Bailey’s will warm you up from the cold. It’s so refreshing!

Why you’ll love this Bailey’s Frozen Hot Chocolate Cocktail recipe

Takes just minutes to make
Elegant adult drink that’s rich and creamy
Perfect for celebrating any special occasion

Ingredients

Milk
Dutch processed cocoa powder
65% chocolate chips
Vanilla ice cream
Baileys
Ie cubes
Whipped cream for garnish

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How to Make Bailey’s Frozen Hot Chocolate Cocktail

This recipe is adapted from David Lebovitz.

In a small saucepan, heat 1/2 cup of the milk with the cocoa powder, just until mixture begins to boil.
Remove pan from the heat, and add the chocolate chips, stirring until melted and smooth.
Set the mixture aside to cool.
In a blender, combine the cooled chocolate milk mixture, the remaining 1/4 cup milk, ice cream, Baileys, and ice cubes.
Blend until completely smooth.
Divide into glasses and garnish with whipped cream.

Tips & Variations

Switch the ice cream. Try chocolate ice cream for a double chocolate flavor.
Add more garnishes. Top the whipped cream with chocolate shavings, mini chocolate chips or sprinkles.

Storage

This beverage should be consumed when ready but leftovers can be refrozen and slightly defrosted and reblended for serving later.

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Bailey’s Frozen Hot Chocolate Cocktail

This refreshing Bailey's Frozen Hot Chocolate Cocktail transforms hot chocolate into a frosty adult cocktail with deep Dutch cocoa and dark chocolate, vanilla ice cream, and Bailey's Irish Cream. It's an elegant frozen beverage and ideal for welcoming in the New Year or anytime!

Print Recipe

Ingredients

¾ cup milk divided
1 TBSP Dutch processed cocoa powder
4 ounces 65% chocolate chips
1 scoop vanilla ice cream
3 TBSP Baileys
1½ cups ice cubes
whipped cream for garnish

Instructions

In a small saucepan, heat 1/2 cup of the milk with the cocoa powder, just until mixture begins to boil.
Remove pan from the heat, and add the chocolate chips, stirring until melted and smooth.
Set the mixture aside to cool.
In a blender, combine the cooled chocolate milk mixture, the remaining 1/4 cup milk, ice cream, Baileys, and ice cubes.
Blend until completely smooth.
Divide into glasses and garnish with whipped cream.

Course: Drinks

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Bailey’s Frozen Hot Chocolate Cocktail, frozen chocolate cocktail, frozen hot chocolate

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