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Boozy Decadent Hot Chocolate – pure indulgence!

Updated: 27th June 2025 · Published: 23rd April 2017 

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Boozy Decadent Hot Chocolate with Baileys Chocolat Luxe & Marshamallows served in espresso cups! Just lush! @FabFood4All

Boozy Decadent Hot Chocolate is the perfect warming drink made with dark chocolate, a touch of cream, and Baileys Chocolat Luxe.

Boozy Hot Chocolate with Baileys Chocolat Luxe & Marshmallows, espresso cups

Today I’m bringing you Boozy Decadent Hot Chocolate.

I know it’s supposed to be spring but right now it feels more like winter in our house and it’s not unusual for there to be the odd flurry of snow in April!

So if you’re feeling the chill like me then this creamy hot chocolate made with dark chocolate and a touch of Baileys Chocolat Luxe is just the thing to warm you up and put a smile on your face.

I topped my hot chocolate with mini marshmallows which go beautifully molten and are a joy to eat with a teaspoon at the end but you could also top with whipped cream and grated chocolate.

Boozy Hot Chocolate with Baileys Chocolat Luxe & Marshmallows, espresso cups

I based this recipe on Decadent Hot Chocolate from Isabella King of Coriander Queen.

Isabella said she didn’t do tea or coffee and most hot chocolate was too milky for her taste. However, she discovered a chocolate shop where they sold hot chocolate that was more like shots so she recreated it at home.

Isabella sadly passed away in March aged just 29 so myself and fellow food bloggers are paying tribute to Isabella today by recreating or adapting some of her recipes as a way of celebrating her life.

Isabella was an extremely talented and friendly food blogger in our close-knit cyber community. The things I remember most about Isabella were her happy smiling face in her knitted hat and her beautifully piped cupcakes.

Boozy Hot Chocolate with Baileys Chocolat Luxe & Marshmallows, espresso cups

I hope Isabella would approve of my Boozy Decadent Hot Chocolate as she was partial to the odd cocktail recipe on Coriander Queen.

Raising an espresso cup to you Isabella, you’ve left us with so many inspiring and wonderful recipes, it was a pleasure knowing you. Thank you….

Boozy Hot Chocolate with Baileys Chocolat Luxe & Marshmallows, espresso cups

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  • Easy gingerbread popcorn snack on Celery & Cupcakes (vegetarian)
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  • Fruit flapjacks on The Petite Cook (vegan)
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Boozy Decadent Hot Chocolate

Boozy Decadent Hot Chocolate is the perfect warming treat with a touch of cream and Baileys Chocolat Luxe.
Course beverage, Drinks
Cuisine British
Prep Time 3 minutes minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes minutes
Total Time 8 minutes minutes
Servings 2
Author Camilla Hawkins

Equipment

  • 1 Medium glass bowl
  • 1 Medium saucepan
  • 1 small saucepan
  • 1 Whisk
  • 2 Espresso cups

Ingredients

  • 35 g dark chocolate broken into pieces
  • 30 ml Baileys Chocolat Luxe or Original Baileys
  • 150 ml semi-skimmed or whole milk
  • 25 ml single cream

Optional Toppings

  • mini marshmallows
  • whipped cream
  • grated dark chocolate

Instructions

  • Melt the chocolate in a bowl over a pan of barely simmering water (don’t let the bowl touch the water).
  • Meanwhile heat the milk and cream in a small pan over a low heat until hot (don’t boil).
  • Once the chocolate has melted remove the bowl from the pan and whisk in the Baileys Chocolat Luxe.
  • Then whisk in the hot milk and cream.
  • Pour into 2 espresso cups.
  • Decorate with mini marshmallows or whipped cream and grated chocolate if wished.
  • Hot chocolate can also be chilled and served cold on a hot day!

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Comments

  1. maisietoo

    02/03/2018 at 6:32 am

    I have never tried Bailey’s in a hot drink. Now that’s a good idea and one I might try as the snowy weather today makes it perfect for one.

    Reply
    • Camilla

      02/03/2018 at 12:36 pm

      Just the weather for this today-)

      Reply
  2. Richard Tyler

    10/05/2017 at 1:32 pm

    Just perfect!

    Reply
    • Camilla

      10/05/2017 at 2:28 pm

      Thanks Richard:-)

      Reply
  3. susan

    09/05/2017 at 12:35 am

    love this idea, must try

    Reply
  4. Heather Haigh

    02/05/2017 at 8:01 pm

    Perfect to come home to after a nice walk.

    Reply
    • Camilla

      02/05/2017 at 9:19 pm

      Yes Heather:-)

      Reply
  5. Michelle @ Greedy Gourmet

    01/05/2017 at 11:25 am

    What a decadent hot chocolate! I’ve never tried other Baileys flavours but this first world problem should be rectified as soon as possible.

    Reply
    • Camilla

      01/05/2017 at 11:49 am

      Oh yes Michelle, definitely:-)

      Reply
  6. Richard Eldred Hawes

    30/04/2017 at 9:31 pm

    Looks lovely but I do not think it will do my diet any good at all

    Reply
    • Camilla

      01/05/2017 at 12:39 am

      Perhaps no LOL but one odd treat now and again is good for the soul:-)

      Reply
  7. Amy Fidler

    29/04/2017 at 3:10 pm

    Bet this is divine x

    Reply
    • Camilla

      29/04/2017 at 8:31 pm

      Thanks Amy, it really is:-)

      Reply
  8. ABIGAIL HAMILTON

    28/04/2017 at 11:23 pm

    I so need to try this : )

    Reply
  9. Julie

    28/04/2017 at 12:14 am

    OMG yummm! Can’t wait to try this

    Reply
    • Camilla

      28/04/2017 at 9:18 am

      Thanks Julie:-)

      Reply
  10. paula cheadle

    27/04/2017 at 10:11 pm

    my type of hot choccy

    Reply
    • Camilla

      27/04/2017 at 10:23 pm

      Mine too:-)

      Reply
  11. Harline Parkin

    27/04/2017 at 5:47 pm

    Boozy chocolate that’s a great combo

    Reply
    • Camilla

      27/04/2017 at 6:26 pm

      Thank you Harline, it is really good:-)

      Reply
  12. Claire

    26/04/2017 at 3:05 pm

    Love this, it looks beautiful & delicious 🙂

    Reply
    • Camilla

      26/04/2017 at 4:48 pm

      Thank you Claire, it really is yummy:-)

      Reply
  13. Kate

    25/04/2017 at 7:13 pm

    Would be great for these chilly evenings , as unfortunately it doesn’t seem like summer is coming just yet 🙁

    Reply
    • Camilla

      25/04/2017 at 7:49 pm

      Thanks Kate, yes it seems like winter is back almost!

      Reply
  14. Ceri Jones

    25/04/2017 at 10:48 am

    This looks so luxe, I am sure Isabella would love your version, a lovely tribute to her

    Reply
    • Camilla

      25/04/2017 at 7:51 pm

      Thank you Ceri, I think she would:-)

      Reply
  15. Choclette

    24/04/2017 at 9:20 pm

    Ooh boozy hot chocolate is just what I need. That snow flurry really isn’t far away! Izzie has so many fabulous recipes, I’m feeling like I need to make a few more.

    Reply
    • Camilla

      24/04/2017 at 11:44 pm

      Yes it’s definitely getting colder so I’m going to be making more of this hot chocolate very soon. So many wonderful recipes Izzie has left us:-)

      Reply
  16. Janice

    24/04/2017 at 8:41 pm

    Well, that certainly would warm you up! It looks so indulgent and delicious. A very fitting and touching tribute to a very talented cook, photographer and food writer.

    Reply
    • Camilla

      24/04/2017 at 11:45 pm

      Thank you Janice, certainly need warming up this week!

      Reply
  17. Nayna Kanabar

    23/04/2017 at 6:15 pm

    Its never the wrong time of year to enjoy hot chocolate. Adding booze must have made it extra special. Lovely tribute to a wonderful blogger.

    Reply
    • Camilla

      23/04/2017 at 9:50 pm

      Thank you Nayna, it was a lovely drink to remember Izzie by:-)

      Reply
  18. Lucy

    23/04/2017 at 6:01 pm

    Lovely sentiments Camilla and it is so chilly a cup of this would go down very well here.

    Reply
    • Camilla

      23/04/2017 at 9:50 pm

      Thanks Lucy, yes and I hear the weather is going to get chillier yet!

      Reply
  19. Margaret gallagher

    23/04/2017 at 5:51 pm

    I’m sure isabella would be one of the first to have congratulated you on YOUR recipe
    A fitting tribute x

    Reply
    • Camilla

      23/04/2017 at 9:51 pm

      Thank you Margaret, very kind:-)

      Reply
  20. Kavey

    23/04/2017 at 4:27 pm

    Lovely post and I’m sure Isabella would approve of this variation on her hot chocolate!!!

    Reply
    • Camilla

      23/04/2017 at 9:52 pm

      Thank you Kavey, I think she would:-)

      Reply
  21. Margot

    23/04/2017 at 3:12 pm

    Can’t believe I have never tried boozy hot chocolate, sounds delicious. And this is such a lovely tribute to Isabella!

    Reply
    • Camilla

      23/04/2017 at 9:53 pm

      Thank you Margot, I hadn’t tried it before either:-)

      Reply

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