Highland Whiskey Spiked Hot Chocolate | Champagne and Coconuts

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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.