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If you like your hot chocolate with a splash of history and class, you should check out this delicious recipe for Highland Whiskey Spiked Hot Chocolate.

The Highland Park Distillery is located in the beautiful Orkney Islands of Scotland.

And their single malt whiskey is as special as the Islands it was born in.

Easy Spiked Hot Chocolate

When you spike your hot chocolate, you’re kind of making a chocolate hot toddy! How fun is that?

It’s like a chocolate hot toddy!

Named after the Viking man who created it from his own heart and mind – Magnus Eunson.

Highland Park Magnus gives this hot chocolate a smoky richness that must be tasted to be believed!

If you serve this to holiday guests, be sure to include the marshmallows.

Lightly brushed with Highland Park Magnus, dipped in coarse brown sugar and then lightly toasted, the marshmallow garnish for Highland Hot Chocolate is simply amazing.

The colder months are the perfect time to enjoy hot cocoa.

Highland Hot Chocolate is not only a wonderfully-adult hot chocolate toddy, it seems like it’s all dressed up for a fancy party.

You can’t help but feel a bit special when you drink it.

And when you read more (below) about the history of this fine scotch whiskey, you might feel a bit naughty too!

Thanks for our friends at Highland Park Whiskey and Lauren MacDougall for sharing their recipe with us.

Highland Park’s distillery is in the Orkney Islands.

The story behind Highland Park’s scotch whiskey is quite interesting.

Particularly if you have an interest in Viking lore and illicit stills.

The company claims to have been making whiskey since 1798.

But really, that’s just the year the authorities caught up with its founder, Viking descendant Magnus Eunson, and his illicit still.

So if you like a little naughty with your nice during the holidays, raise a glass with some Highland Park.

You won’t be disappointed as just this year, this single malt scotch earned medals.

It won medals at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition, the Ultimate Spirits Challenge, the International Spirits Challenge, and at the Beverage Testing Institute.

Ingredients you need to make Hot Chocolate with Highland Whiskey

•  1 packet of hot cocoa mix (i.e. Swiss Miss)
•  6 oz. water
• 1 ½ oz. Highland Park Magnus
• Large marshmallows
• Coarse brown sugar packets (i.e. “Sugar in the Raw”)
• Pinch of salt

How to make Hot Chocolate with Whiskey

Bring water to a boil, blend with hot cocoa mix in a heat resistant mug.

Add Magnus and a tiny pinch of salt.

On a plate, take 2-3 large marshmallows and coat with Magnus using a pastry brush.

Then dip the heads and tails of the marshmallows into coarse brown sugar.

Torch with lighter or over open flame, then place on prepared hot cocoa.

Pro tip: Large marshmallows can be prepared ahead of time on a baking tray, roasted in a broiler, and set aside.

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Enjoy a delicious mug of homemade hot chocolate with a splash of whiskey to enjoy a chocolate hot toddy.

 

 

Lauren MacDougall Enjoy a chocolate hot toddy when you make our recipe for Highland Whiskey Spiked Hot Chocolate. It’s absolutely delicious and is the perfect drink to enjoy when it’s cold. And it’s perfect to serve for the holidays too!

• 1 packet Hot Cocoa Swiss Miss or other Favorite
• 6 oz Water
• 1 ½ oz Highland Park Magnus
• Large Marshmallows
• Course Brown Sugar Packets Sugar in the Raw
• Pinch of Salt

• Bring water to a boil, blend with the hot cocoa mix in a heat resistant mug, add Magnus and a tiny pinch of salt.
• On a plate, take 2-3 large marshmallows and coat with Magnus using a pastry brush.
• Dip both ends of the coated marshmallows into coarse brown sugar.
• Torch with a lighter or over an open flame, then place on prepared hot cocoa.

Please note that nutrition facts are subject to change based on your choice of ingredients.Large marshmallows can be prepared ahead of time on a baking tray, roasted in a broiler, and set aside.

Hi, I’m Jennifer. I love to cook and entertain. I have a lot of fun sharing traditional food and drink recipes as well as putting a new spin on the classics. I strive to provide easy to make recipes that are perfect for the home cook, bartender and entertainer.

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This Cranberry Ginger Beer Mocktail is a real crowd pleaser!

At holiday parties and events, I like to serve at least one tasty non-alcoholic drink, or mocktail.

Sure, it’s easy to provide soft drinks and coffee, but why not offer something extra special like our Cranberry Ginger Beer Mocktail?

It’s nice to have something for my guests to enjoy who either don’t drink alcohol, are a designated driver, or who are underage.

And it’s only 35 calories per serving!

I call that a win!

A Cranberry Ginger Beer Mocktail is fun for everyone!

Our Cranberry Ginger Beer Mocktail recipe is absolutely delicious. And it’s so festive.

The ginger beer gives it a rich flavor, and if you use an extra spicy one, it can offer a bit of a kick!

Mix that delicious ginger flavor profile with the cranberries and it’s so yummy.

It’s always a nice touch to provide a non-alcoholic drink for those underage, sober, or driving. Our Cranberry Ginger Beer fits the bill. It’s so quick and easy to make too!

Just toss in some frozen cranberries, which help keep your drink nice and cold too, and have fun.

I also like that for holiday parties, I’m typically going to have the ingredients to make a this mocktail on hand for other recipes too.

So I don’t have to buy anything extra.

I like to serve mocktails with as much pizzazz as I would my favorite cocktail.

And during the holidays, I like to grab a copper Moscow Mule mug for this drink.

Being a metal drinking mug, it stays nice and cold.

Thanks to Sparkling Ice for sharing their recipe and photos with us.

Ingredients to Make a Cranberry Ginger Beer Mocktail

Makes 1 Drink – you may easily multiply the ingredients if you are serving several guests.

You’ll need:

• Ginger Beer
• Sparkling Ice, Cranberry Frost flavor
• Frozen Cranberries, for garnish

Note: Sparkling Ice Cranberry Frost is a seasonal flavor.

If you can’t find it in your local store, you can find it on Amazon.

If you need another alternative, you may substitute Lite or Diet Cranberry Juice Cocktail.

To make the drink, you’ll need: a cutting board and knife, beverage glasses, and cocktail picks. 

Only 35 calories! Yes please! This drink has so much flavor, you won’t believe it’s only 35 calories!

 

How to Make a Cranberry Ginger Beer Mocktail

Pre-Steps:

Fill your copper Moscow Mule mug with ice to chill.

Make the Drink:

Take your iced copper mug and pour ginger beer and Sparkling Ice Cranberry Frost.

Stir.

Garnish with frozen cranberries.

Do I have to use a copper Moscow mule mug?

If you don’t have a copper Moscow Mule mug, I like to make this drink in either a highball glass or a champagne flute.

It doesn’t impact the flavor or how you make the drink.

But if you want it to look really pretty, you can layer the berries.

Just add a bit of ice, then add some frozen cranberries.

Then alternate another layer or two of ice and cranberries depending on the size of your glass.

You may enjoy these festive recipes too:

Skinny Cranberry Margarita Spritzer

Cranberry Vodka Tonic

Sparkling Honey Cranberry Ginger Punch

Slow Cooker Hot Holiday Punch

Caorunn Holiday Tea Punch

Sparkling Apple Martini

Cran Apple Smash

Frosted Cranberry Cocktail

Slow Cooker Mulled Wine

Cranberry Mimosa

Blackberry and Peach Vodka Cooler

Candied Orange Peels Cocktail Garnish

Hot Chocolate Bombs with Malibu 

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Mixing ginger beer with Sparkling Ice makes a delicious drink. It’s like a non-alcoholic cranberry moscow mule. And it only has 35 calories! What a treat! Sparkling Ice Sip on a 35 calorie Cranberry Ginger Beer Mocktail anytime you want to enjoy a delicious non-alcoholic Moscow Mule. Cranberry and ginger go together so well, you won’t believe it’s so low-calorie!

• 3 oz. Ginger Beer
• 4 oz. Sparkling Ice Cranberry Frost
• Frozen Cranberries for garnish
• Lime sliced, for garnish

• Fill your copper mug with ice to chill.
• Take your iced copper mug and pour ginger beer and Sparkling Ice Cranberry Frost. Stir.
• Garnish with frozen cranberries and a slice of lime.

Please note that nutrition facts are subject to change based on your choice of ingredients.  

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Deliciously decadent, a Gingerbread White Russian is a holiday delight!

A regular White Russian is already crazy delicious.

But this Gingerbread White Russian is creamy, tantalizing, and all dressed up for the holidays.

It has the cream, vodka, and Kahlua that you expect in a White Russian…

But it’s all all amped up with sweet and spicy homemade Gingerbread syrup.

Enjoy a Gingerbread White Russian Cocktail made with homemade gingerbread syrup

If you love Gingerbread like we do, you’ll love serving our Gingerbread White Russian. It’s like the best of both worlds from serving Gingerbread cookies with a glass of milk.

Serving your cocktails up in a cinnamon-rimmed glass with a garnish of cinnamon sticks, your Gingerbread White Russian looks like a Christmas present.

But it’s glittery enough to look quite at home at a New Year’s party, too.

No matter what the occasion, this drink easily adds to the festivities.

The holiday season is a great time for gingerbread, and with this tasty cocktail, you don’t have to stop at cakes and cookies.

Just remember that this sweet and creamy treat is boozy and can go to your head.

Drink cautiously.

After all, you don’t want to end up on Santa’s naughty list!

Homemade gingerbread syrup is a great gift

Our recipe uses a homemade gingerbread syrup.

We like to make the syrup a head of time since it will keep in the fridge for two weeks.

If you want it to last longer than that, add a splash of vodka to the syrup after it cools.

And while you’re at it, make some extra homemade gingerbread syrup to give as a thoughtful homemade gift!

Gingerbread Syrup:

• 1/4 cup honey
• 3 tbsp. molasses
• 1 tsp. minced ginger
• 2 cinnamon sticks
• 1 tsp. pure vanilla extract

Ingredients to make the drink:

• 2 oz Vodka
• 1 1/2 oz Kahlua
• 2 oz Homemade Gingerbread Syrup
• 2 oz Heavy Cream
• Optional: Cinnamon sticks and gingerbread cookies, for garnish
• Optional: Ground Cinnamon, for the glass

Note: The homemade gingerbread syrup really adds a lot to this drink.

But there are times when you really want one of these yummy drinks and you want it now.

We get it.

We’re the exact same way.

So if you don’t have time to make the homemade syrup, you may substitute store-bought ginger flavored syrup.

It will still have some of the delicious flavor.

In fact, a lot of it.

It will taste slightly different, but it will still taste really good.

How to Make Gingerbread White Russian Cocktails:

Pre-Steps: 

Before you make the drink, you will want to make the homemade gingerbread simple syrup.

If you’ll be putting ground cinnamon on your glasses, you will want to do that before mixing the drink as well. 

Make the Gingerbread Syrup

In a medium pot, add water, honey, molasses, ginger and cinnamon.

Stir to combine.

Bring to a boil over high heat.

Boil 3-5 minutes, then remove from the heat.

Stir in the vanilla.

Let cool.

Keep in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.

Mix the Gingerbread White Russian Drink:

Fill a glass with ice.

Add the vodka, Kahlua, and gingerbread syrup to cocktail shaker.

Shake to combine. 

Pour into your glass.

Add the heavy cream and stir.

Garnish with cinnamon and gingerbread cookies.

More yummy cocktail recipes to try:

If you love our seasonal holiday drinks, you may also enjoy some of these drinks too!

Salted Caramel White Russian  – one of our most popular drinks of all time

Pumpkin Spice White Russian

Peppermint Chocolate White Russian Cocktail

Caramel Apple and Butterscotch White Russian

Peppermint Hot Chocolate Coffee

Chocolate Covered Cherry Martini

Slow Cooker Pumpkin White Hot Chocolate

Easy Peppermint Hot Chocolate

Naughty Elf Cocktail

Holiday Red Sangria Punch

Highland Whiskey Hot Chocolate

Chocolate Frosty Noggin

Coca Cola Coffee

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I’m not sure what’s better – sipping on our Gingerbread White Russian Cocktail or enjoying a yummy gingerbreadman cookie. Oh wait! I know – BOTH! Jennifer Quisenberry Take your holiday cocktails to the next level with our Gingerbread White Russian recipe. With the addition of some homemade ginger syrup, it’s an absolutely delicious way to enjoy a decadent drink.

• ¼ cup honey
• 3 tbsp. molasses
• 1 tsp. minced ginger
• 2 cinnamon sticks
• 1 tsp. pure vanilla extract

• 2 oz Vodka
• 1 ½ oz Kahlua
• 2 oz Homemade Gingerbread Syrup
• 2 oz Heavy Cream
• Optional: Cinnamon sticks and gingerbread cookies for garnish
• Optional: Ground Cinnamon for the glass

• In a medium pot, add water, honey, molasses, ginger and cinnamon.
• Bring to a boil over high heat.
• Boil 3-5 minutes, then remove from the heat.
• Keep in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.

• Add the vodka, Kahlua, and gingerbread syrup to cocktail shaker.
• Add the heavy cream and stir.
• Garnish with cinnamon and gingerbread cookies.

Please note that nutrition facts are subject to change based on your choice of ingredients. 

Hi, I’m Jennifer. I love to cook and entertain. I have a lot of fun sharing traditional food and drink recipes as well as putting a new spin on the classics. I strive to provide easy to make recipes that are perfect for the home cook, bartender and entertainer.