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Spiked Chili Pepper Hot Chocolate with Orange Cinnamon Whipped Cream

Spicy and sweet, this boozy hot cocoa is sure to warm you up during the holidays.
Prep Time10 minutes
Course: Drinks
Servings: 1

Ingredients

For the whipped cream

  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 2 tablespoons fresh-squeezed orange juice
  • ⅛ teaspoon cinnamon

For the drink

  • 8 ounces prepared hot chocolate
  • 1 ounce chile liqueur
  • OR 1 ounce vodka + ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper

Garnishes (optional)

  • Cinnamon sticks
  • Orange slices (extra points if you have time to bake them)

Instructions

  • Add sugar, whipping cream, orange juice and ground cinnamon to a medium mixing bowl and whip with an electric mixer on medium until the cream forms stiff peaks.
  • Prepare a cup of your favorite hot cocoa mix, nice and hot. I recommend any mix that calls for milk or is Dutch processed. These tend to taste richer and have less added sugar.
  • Add the liqueur (or vodka and cayenne pepper) to the hot chocolate and stir well. Top with a generous dollop of whipped cream and garnish with cinnamon sticks and orange.