Hey there, friends!

While I’ve never been a huge Valentine’s Day person (all that pressure!), I love the idea of Galentine’s Day. It’s a great excuse to celebrate the amazing females in our lives. For me, these days, that mostly centers around two of my all time favorite humans…my incredible adult daughters. I like to plan a special day where we can hang out, watch a ’90s rom-com, indulge is some favorite snacks, and just chill. I also like to make it feel festive. So, in the spirit of celebrating the special women in our lives, I’m sharing my go-to recipe for the ultimate Galentine’s Day treat: boozy hot chocolate! It’s the perfect way to cozy up with your besties and enjoy some quality time. Let’s make some spiked hot chocolate for Galentine’s Day!

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Gather Your Ingredients:

First things first, let’s gather our supplies for this velvety hot chocolate goodness.

• 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips (I’m using Ghirardelli)
• 1 cup packed light brown sugar
• 1/4 cup dark cocoa powder (I used Ghirardelli)
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 4 cups whole milk
• 2 ounces Bailey’s Irish Cream liqueur (or to taste)
• 2 ounces vodka (or to taste)
• Pinch of sea salt

Makes 6 servings.

Directions: Putting together a Spiked Hot Chocolate.

Now for the fun part!

• In a sauce pan over medium heat, combine the chocolate chips and sugar. Stir together and stir often, until melted.
• Add the cocoa powder to the melted chocolate and stir completely.
• Slowly add the milk, 1/2 cup at a time. Stirring as you do.
• Break up any lumps as you see them.
• Stir it all together until it’s perfectly blended.
• Combine the Bailey’s and the Vodka.
• Add in the Bailey’s and Vodka- I do this directly into the mugs to tailor the amount of alcohol.
• Stir until the boozy goodness is evenly distributed.
• Add a pinch of Sea Salt.

Add the Bailey’s and Vodka directly to mugs of Spiked Hot Chocolate.

For the final step, add a pinch of sea salt to each. This will add a pop of contrast to the richness of the chocolate.

Garnish- Making it Pretty.

Presentation is key, especially for a Galentine’s Day celebration!

Some suggestions for garnishes:

• Whipped Cream- homemade or store bought.
• Marshmallows (I found these adorable heart-shaped Marshmallows at TJMaxx)!
• Pink Sprinkles!
• Drizzle of Caramel Sauce
• Pretty Pirouette Cookies
• Dusting of Pink Sugar
• Chocolate Shavings
• Maraschino Cherries

A pretty drink makes any occasion feel even more festive.

Substitutions for Spiked Hot Chocolate Recipe.

• Swap 1/2 Cup Regular Sugar for Brown.
• I highly recommend Whole Milk, but you could swap for 2%.

Want to make it non-alcoholic? No problem! Just skip the liquor.

Hate Vodka or Bailey’s? Try Rum, Bourbon, or Whiskey.

So, there you have it – my simple yet delicious spiked hot chocolate recipe, perfect for celebrating Galentine’s Day!

Speaking of Galentine’s Day, did you know it originated with the brilliant Leslie Knope from Parks and Recreation? She declared February 13th a day to celebrate female friendships, and it’s been gaining popularity ever since. It’s the perfect excuse to gather your besties, enjoy some favorite drinks, and celebrate the amazing women in your life. Cheers to Galentine’s Day and all the fabulous friendships!

Do you prefer refreshing cocktails? Try one of these Pretty Pink Cocktail Recipes for Galentine’s Day.

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That’s it for today. If you try the cocktail, let me know what you think in the comments.

Until next time,

-Libbie

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