Description
The Dirty Snowman is an indulgent adult hot chocolate recipe featuring a delightful mix of rich vanilla ice cream, Kahlua, dark creme de cacao liqueur, and decadent chocolate syrup and sprinkles. This luscious drink is perfect for cozy nights and special occasions, topped with whipped cream and creative garnishes.
Ingredients
Scale
Glass Rim
- 1 tablespoon chocolate syrup
- 1 tablespoon chocolate sprinkles
Main Drink
- ½ cup vanilla ice cream (1 scoop)
- ¼ cup Kahlua
- 1 tablespoon dark creme de cacao liqueur
- 1 cup hot chocolate
Toppings
- Whipped cream
- Mini chocolate chips
- Coarse sanding sugar
- Additional chocolate syrup
- Additional chocolate sprinkles
Instructions
- Prepare the Glass Rim: Place chocolate syrup on a small plate. Turn the glass upside down and dip its rim into the chocolate syrup until fully coated.
- Coat the Rim: Immediately dip the syrup-coated rim into a shallow tray of chocolate sprinkles, covering the rim evenly for a decorative touch.
- Add Ice Cream: Place one scoop (½ cup) of vanilla ice cream into the prepared glass or mug as the base of your drink.
- Pour Liqueurs: Add ¼ cup of Kahlua and 1 tablespoon of dark creme de cacao liqueur directly over the ice cream.
- Add Hot Chocolate: Carefully pour 1 cup of hot chocolate over the ice cream and liqueurs, allowing the ice cream to melt slightly and blend the flavors.
- Finish with Toppings: Top the drink generously with whipped cream and garnish with mini chocolate chips, coarse sanding sugar, additional chocolate syrup, and chocolate sprinkles as desired.
Notes
- Prepare the drink just before serving for the best texture and flavor.
- Hot chocolate and liquor amounts can be doubled or tripled and mixed in advance but pour over individual servings with ice cream scoops.
- Feel free to experiment with your favorite liquors like rum, coconut rum, Bailey’s, or chocolate vodka for a unique twist.
- You can substitute chocolate ice cream or mix ice cream flavors to customize richness.
- This is a rich and creamy drink; the liquor flavor is present but balanced. Increase alcohol content if preferred.
- Use a good-quality hot chocolate, such as one made from Hershey’s cocoa powder, for optimal taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 28 g
- Sodium: 100 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg
