Description
The Dirty Snowman is a decadent, indulgent hot chocolate cocktail featuring a scoop of vanilla ice cream, rich chocolate syrup, liqueurs like Kahlua and dark creme de cacao, and topped with whipped cream and chocolate sprinkles. Perfect as a cozy, festive drink to enjoy immediately.
Ingredients
Scale
Drink Base
- 1 tablespoon chocolate syrup
- 1 tablespoon chocolate sprinkles
- 1/2 cup vanilla ice cream (1 large scoop)
- 1/4 cup Kahlua (or RumChata or Bailey’s)
- 1 tablespoon dark creme de cacao liqueur
- 1 cup hot chocolate
Garnishes
- Whipped cream
- Mini chocolate chips
- Chocolate sprinkles
- Chocolate syrup
Instructions
- Prepare the Glass Rim: Place the chocolate syrup on a small plate. Turn the glass mug upside down and dip the rim into the chocolate syrup to coat it evenly.
- Coat with Sprinkles: Immediately dip the syrup-coated rim of the glass into a shallow tray of chocolate sprinkles until it is fully coated for a decorative and tasty edge.
- Add Ice Cream: Place a large scoop (1/2 cup) of vanilla ice cream into the prepared mug, which forms a creamy base for the drink.
- Pour the Liquors: Add 1/4 cup of Kahlua and 1 tablespoon of dark creme de cacao liqueur to the mug over the ice cream.
- Add Hot Chocolate: Carefully pour 1 cup of hot chocolate over the ice cream and liqueurs to combine all the flavors and start melting the ice cream for a rich texture.
- Top and Garnish: Top the drink with homemade whipped cream, mini chocolate chips, extra chocolate sprinkles, and a drizzle of chocolate syrup for an indulgent finish.
- Serve Immediately: Serve the Dirty Snowman straight away with a spoon and/or a straw to enjoy it at its best before the ice cream completely melts.
Notes
- Prepare the drink just before serving to preserve the texture, as the hot chocolate melts the ice cream quickly.
- You can mix the hot chocolate with the liqueurs in advance but pour over the ice cream right before serving for best results.
- Use a high-quality hot chocolate mix (like Hershey’s or Ghirardelli) for superior flavor.
- Customize the drink with your favorite liqueurs such as rum, coconut rum, Bailey’s, or chocolate vodka.
- For a peppermint twist, add peppermint schnapps and crushed candy canes on top.
- To make this kid-friendly, omit the liqueurs entirely but keep the rest of the ingredients the same.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 drink (approx. 12 oz)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 110mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
