Boozy Chocolate-Covered Cherry Hot Cocoa Recipe
Shake off a cold-weather chill with this warm and creamy cocktail that tastes just like decadent chocolate-covered cherries.


By:
Sam Henderson
Ingredients:
- 6 ounces hot cocoa (homemade or from mix)
- 1 teaspoon orgeat syrup
- 1 ounce creme de cacao
- 1 ounce brandy
- whipped cream
- maraschino cherry for garnish
Yield: 1 cocktail
Instructions:
1: Prepare hot cocoa. Tip: For a richer cocoa, use a combination of half-and-half and milk.
2: Add orgeat, brandy and creme de cacao to a large mug. Pour hot cocoa over the liquor and stir to combine.

3: Top with whipped cream and garnish with a cherry.
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