Dark chocolate mix and homemade copycat Bailey’s are the ingredients for this delicious Irish Cream Hot Cocoa!
I’m finding more uses for the Homemade Irish Cream that I shared with you last week! THIS cup of dark cocoa is not your ordinary hand warmer. This warm cuppa takes the chill right out of your bones!
Start with my easy Hot Cocoa Mix and add warm coconut, almond or cows milk, and then a splash of Irish cream!
This Irish Cream Hot Cocoa is one of the most richest beverages I’ve had in quite a while!
I’ve been trying to get in the spirit of Saint Patrick’s Day by sharing a couple of recipes before the holiday and today I’ve rounded up some more festive recipes to kick-up our heels to!
Don’t forget to wear green on March 17th and whether you celebrate the holiday with something sweet or savory, you’ll want to check out these recipes!
The Magical Slow Cooker for Slow Cooker Maple Mustard Corned Beef
Recipes Food and Cooking has some Irish Chicken on the menu.
Life Tastes Good has some Pistachio Pudding Cookies that is simple to make and tastes great.
Frugal Foodie Mama and get her recipe for Bailey’s Irish Kiss Brownie Thumbprints
Hot Eats and Cool Reads has a Sparkling Leprechaun Kiss Drink ready for you.
My contribution is Homemade Irish Cream
Still want more? How about an easy Guinness Beer Bread or my Corned Beef and Cabbage Slow Cooked recipe!
Irish Cream Hot Cocoa
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup of cocoa mix (I used dark cocoa for this batch)
- 3/4 cup milk of your choice
- 1-2 ounces Homemade Irish cream or this Sugar-Free Irish Cream
- whipped cream (optional)
- Chocolate shavings (optional)
Directions
- Warm milk of you choice in a saucepan and add cocoa. Whisk until blended.
- In a mug add Irish cream. Pour warm cocoa into mug.
- Top with whipped cream and chocolate shavings.
Maureen | Orgasmic Chef
I love hot cocoa but it’s been years since I had any with Irish cream in there. Perfect way to celebrate the holiday if you ask me.
Sandra Shaffer
Maureen, Irish cream is so decadent in cocoa! Treat yourself to a cup!
Rachael
I think this may be the best looking hot cocoa ever. It got cold here again, so am loving cocoa right now. And I love the irish cream addition! Yum!
Sandra Shaffer
I need to reach for more cocoa. I forget how delicious it is and it’s perfect for chilly days!
Valerie | From Valerie's Kitchen
I’m loving this warm, comforting drink for St. Patrick’s Day. Great giveaway!
Sandra Shaffer
Thanks, Valerie! Anyone can use some extra cash, right?!
Nagi@RecipeTin Eats
Homemade Irish Cream? You have me so curious….sorry, I need to dart off and check out that recipe! Will be back to enter the giveaway…. 🙂
Sandra Shaffer
Nagi! You are going to love what you find 🙂 Good luck with your entry!!
Christie
I am absolutely drooling over your hot chocolate. Homemade Irish cream sounds insanely good.
Sandra Shaffer
It’s one of the best copycat recipes ever, Christie! Makes a nice gift too 🙂
Sarah
My family often puts Irish Cream in coffee, but this sounds better! Especially with homemade Irish Cream.
Sandra Shaffer
Irish cream is delicious in just about everything!
Marion@Life Tastes Good
ooh this cocoa recipe sounds delish, Sandra!! Thanks for joining in on the giveaway. I’m so excited to be a part of it with you!
Sandra Shaffer
Thanks, Marion! I can’t wait to learn who the lucky winner will be!
Renee's Kitchen Adventures
That’s a dessert in a glass right there! YUMMY!! I need to make some of that homemade Irish Cream!
Sandra Shaffer
You do need to make the Irish Cream. I wonder how it would taste on vanilla ice cream!!
lizzy
MMMM… it’s so cold outside this would be perfect right now!
Sandra Shaffer
A warm cup of cocoa definitely hits the spot during these cold months!
Debra @ Bowl Me Over
Cheers I say! That looks fabulous!
Sandra Shaffer
Thank you, Debra!
Carrie @Frugal Foodie Mama
A little hit of Bailey’s in a mug of hot cocoa is one of my go-to’s! So, so good! 🙂
Sandra Shaffer
Glad you are with me on this one! Love the treat!
Norma Chang
Just what I need to chase away the cold.
Sandra Shaffer
This and a nice warm cozy blanket to cuddle up in 🙂
Brandy M.
I’m drooling for this hot cocoa! It would be an awesome after dinner treat. Thanks for the great giveaway.
Sandra Shaffer
Good Luck, Brandy! I will be thrilled if one of my readers wins!!
Sheena @ Hot Eats and Cool Reads
I need this cocoa in my life! Especially with the Irish cream!
Sandra Shaffer
It is delicious, especially with extra whipped cream 🙂
yummychunklet
What a yummy and warm drink!
Sandra Shaffer
It is a tasty one for sure!
Joy @ Joy Love Food
Yum, this is my kind of hot chocolate!
The Food Hunter
I wish I was sitting by a fire with one of these right now
Healing Tomato
Anything with Irish Cream gets my attention. This Hot Cocoa is my new favorite recipe.
LauraOinAK
I need to try this sometime. Hot Cocoa is a staple in our Alaskan home.
Debra C.
That looks like the perfect cup and a great way to enjoy the most delicious cup of cocoa. Chocolate and Irish Cream are a match made in Leprecon heaven!
michele
Another recipe of yours we LOVED! So easy, the Irish cream made the cocoa one of the best Ive ever had!
Michele @ Bacon Fatte
I came for the delicious cocoa, and now I’m hooked on a bunch of your other St. Patrick’s Day recipes… So many fun ideas (as always)!
Julie
I had an amazing Irish Cream in San Franciso last year and definitely have to give your recipe a try!
Michaela Kenkel
Irish cream is a favorite of mine!! I really need a cup of that hot cocoa — and it’s only 8 AM!! 😉