Description
The Dirty Snowman is an adult hot chocolate recipe that combines rich hot cocoa, creamy vanilla ice cream, and a mix of luscious liqueurs for a decadent winter treat. Topped with whipped cream and chocolate garnishes, this drink is perfect for cozy evenings or special holiday occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
Rim and Garnish
- 1 tablespoon chocolate syrup
- 1 tablespoon chocolate sprinkles
- Whipped cream, mini chocolate chips, coarse sanding sugar, and/or additional chocolate syrup and chocolate sprinkles for garnish
Main Drink
- ½ cup vanilla ice cream (1 scoop)
- ¼ cup Kahlua
- 1 tablespoon dark creme de cacao liqueur
- 1 cup hot chocolate
Instructions
- Prepare the rim: Place chocolate syrup on a small plate. Turn the glass upside down and dip the rim into the chocolate syrup to coat evenly.
- Coat the rim: Immediately dip the syrup-coated rim into a shallow tray of chocolate sprinkles until it is fully coated for a festive touch.
- Add ice cream: Place one scoop (½ cup) of vanilla ice cream into the glass or mug, creating the creamy base for the drink.
- Pour the liqueurs: Add ¼ cup of Kahlua and 1 tablespoon of dark creme de cacao liqueur directly over the ice cream to blend the flavors.
- Fill with hot chocolate: Pour 1 cup of hot chocolate over the ice cream and liqueur mixture to warm the drink and combine all flavors smoothly.
- Garnish and serve: Top the drink with whipped cream and garnish with mini chocolate chips, coarse sanding sugar, or additional chocolate syrup and chocolate sprinkles as desired. Serve immediately for best taste.
Notes
- Prepare the drink just before serving to maintain ice cream texture and warmth of the hot chocolate.
- The amounts of hot chocolate and liquor can be doubled or tripled and mixed in advance, but add the ice cream scoop to individual glasses just before serving.
- Feel free to experiment with different liquors such as rum, coconut rum, Bailey’s, or chocolate vodka for different flavor profiles.
- You may substitute vanilla ice cream with chocolate or a combination to vary the richness of the drink.
- This is a rich and creamy drink where the liquor taste is noticeable but balanced; adjust the alcohol quantity to your preference if you want a stronger taste.
- Use a high-quality hot chocolate, such as the Hershey’s cocoa powder recipe, for the best flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 30 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg
