Salted Caramel Hot Chocolate with Tequila
A decadent blend of rich hot chocolate and caramel served with tequila, whipped cream and a touch of salt.
Servings 2 Servings
Calories 817kcal
Ingredients
- 2 cups milk at least 2%
- 1 cinnamon stick
- ½ vanilla bean split or 1 tsp of vanilla or vanilla bean paste
- 5 ounce dark chocolate chopped
- 1 Tablespoon cocoa
- 2 Tablespoons cane demera or brown sugar
- 3 ounce caramel sauce
- 3 ounce reposado or anejo tequila
For Garnish
- Whipped cream
- Caramel
- Maldon sea salt
Instructions
- Pour milk into medium saucepan and heat until steaming.
- Remove from heat and add the cinnamon stick, vanilla, chocolate, cocoa and sugar. Turn off heat and let steep for fifteen minutes; allowing time for chocolate to melt.
- Remove cinnamon stick, whisk mixture and return to low heat; continue whisking until hot and frothy.
- Add caramel sauce and whisk until incorporated and warmed.
- Pour the caramel hot chocolate into 2 large mugs.
- To each mug, add 1.5 oz of tequila.
- Top with whipped cream, shaved chocolate, drizzle with caramel and sprinkle with salt.
Notes
Nutrition
Serving: 1Serving | Calories: 817kcal | Carbohydrates: 83g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 38g | Saturated Fat: 22g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 31mg | Sodium: 253mg | Potassium: 947mg | Fiber: 10g | Sugar: 65g | Vitamin A: 466IU | Vitamin C: 0.3mg | Calcium: 394mg | Iron: 9mg