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Comet's Hot Cocoa | Taste and Tipple

Comet's Hot Cocoa

Warm your hands on a cup of hot cocoa with some added kick from bourbon, orange liqueur, and spicy clementine cordial.   

Course Drinks
Cuisine American
Keyword hot chocolate, Orange Liqueur, Whisky
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 1 drink
Author Yvonne Langen

Ingredients

  • 1 cup milk or plant-based milk of your choice
  • ¼ cup good quality dark chocolate chopped
  • 1 pinch of salt
  • 1 oz bourbon
  • ½ oz Grand Marnier
  • ½ oz spicy clementine cordial
  • Garnish: marshmallows

Spicy Clementine Cordial

  • 8 limes peeled and juiced (approx. 4 oz lime juice)
  • 4 clementines peeled and juiced (approx. 4 oz clementine juice)
  • 2- inch piece of fresh ginger peeled and chopped
  • 6 cracked cardamom pods
  • 1 Thai chili diced
  • 1½ cups granulated sugar

Instructions

  1. Add milk, dark chocolate, and a pinch of salt to a small saucepan over medium-low heat. Whisk continuously until the chocolate has melted and the mixture is smooth (do not boil).
  2. Meanwhile, charge a heatproof mug with hot water.
  3. When the hot chocolate is nearly ready, discard hot water. Add bourbon, orange liqueur, and cordial to the mug. Top with hot chocolate. Stir well.
  4. Garnish with marshmallows.

Spicy Clementine Cordial

  1. Combine all ingredients in a medium saucepan (including all citrus peels) over medium heat. Bring to a low boil, stirring frequently.
  2. Reduce heat to medium low and let simmer for 15-20 minutes until syrup is slightly thickened.
  3. Remove from heat and let cool to room temperature.
  4. Remove solids and fine strain into an airtight container. Store in the fridge for up to 3 weeks.