Irish whiskey hot chocolate recipe

Louise Lennox

Mar 03, 2024

Warm yourself up with this Irish Whiskey hot chocolate recipe. Getty Today, March 3, is International Irish Whiskey Day and to celebrate here's a perfect Irish whiskey recipe for those chilly spring evenings.

"This is so thick it’s more like chocolate soup. I eat this with a spoon. It is quite rich so this portion could also serve four people in small espresso cups" says Louise Lennox, a leading Irish chef, food writer, and broadcaster.

Indulge in the cozy warmth of winter with a delightful twist on a classic com‐ fort drink: Irish whiskey hot chocolate. This delightful concoction marries the rich, velvety goodness of hot chocolate with the smooth, distinctive flavors of Irish whiskey, creating a beverage that's sure to become a favorite. Whether you're curled up with a good book or hosting a holiday soirée, Irish whiskey hot chocolate is sure to elevate any winter occasion with its irresistible blend of comfort and sophistication. So go ahead, treat yourself to a mug of this delightful libation and let its rich flavors transport you to a cozy Irish pub nestled in the heart of Ireland.

Sláinte!

Ingredients:

- 150g dark chocolate

- 150ml water

- 25g caster sugar

- 1 teaspoon cornflour - 50ml Irish whiskey

Method:

- Chop up the chocolate. Add it to the water and sugar. Place it in a saucepan and melt over a low heat. - Pour the water and sugar into a saucepan and add the cornflour. Whisk until the cornflour is dissolved. Cook over a medium heat, whisking all the time until it comes to the boil.

- Break up the chocolate and begin stir‐ ring until the chocolate is completely melted. Then add in the shot of whiskey. TIP: Instead of making this with water you can make it with coffee. Photography Credit: Harry Weir *Originally published byoursister pub‐ lication FOOD&WINE Ireland in 2019, updated inMarch2024.