Irish Hippie's Hard Hot Cocoa

This deliciously sweet hard hot cocoa has a nice thick texture due to the hemp milk, making it friendly to those adults who are vegan, vegetarian, allergic to milk or soy, or lactose intolerant. It is an easy recipe to follow; all you need to do is combine, heat, stir, and enjoy! Toppings of your choice, such as vegan whipped cream or vegan marshmallows, are optional.

• Preparation Time: 5 mins
• Cooking Time: 3 mins
• Total Time: 8 mins
• Calories: 718 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon white sugar
• ¼ cup whiskey
• ½ cup almond milk
• 1 cup hemp milk
• 1 ⅔ tablespoons chocolate syrup, divided
• ⅓ (14 ounce) can coconut milk
• ⅔ tablespoon brown sugar
• ⅔ teaspoon vanilla extract

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Combine hemp milk, almond milk, 1 tablespoon chocolate syrup, and white sugar in a small saucepan over medium heat. Stir cocoa until warm, 3 to 5 minutes.

Step 2

Whisk together coconut milk, whiskey, remaining 2/3 tablespoon chocolate syrup, brown sugar, and vanilla extract. Stir about 2 tablespoons of the coconut-whiskey mixture into the cocoa.