Dairy Free Hot Chocolate (Bourbon Hot Chocolate)

Ingredients

• 115 g good quality bittersweet chocolate (4 oz )
• 480 mL unsweetened plant based milk
• 60 mL bourbon whiskey (¼ cup)
• 1 tbsp sugar (optional or adjust to taste)
• ⅛ tsp salt (optional)
• 2 Marshmallows ((Vegan marshmallows to keep it vegan))
• Dairy free / Vegan whipped topping

Steps

1. 1

   Add the bittersweet chocolate into a small saucepan with ½ cup of plant based milk.

2. 2

   Heat over medium heat, while stirring, until the chocolate melts. Keep stirring to prevent the chocolate from burning, until you have a smooth chocolate sauce.

3. 3

   Add the rest of the milk and sugar (if using), and lower the heat to medium low.

4. 4

   Mix with a whisk to combine. Continue to heat the chocolate milk over medium low heat, whisking frequently, until the chocolate milk thickens (about 5 minutes).

5. 5

   Heating this over low heat (without letting it boil) will reduce the milk to a thick, luscious consistency. Whisking frequently is important to prevent a milk skin from forming on top - if a milk skin does form, whisk it back into the milk.

6. 6

   Add the bourbon and stir to mix.

7. 7

   Serve in two small glasses or demitasse cups (it's a rich, robust drink, so a little goes a long way).

8. 8

   Serve with vegan marshmallows or dairy free whipping cream. Enjoy!