Description
The Dirty Snowman is a decadent and indulgent hot chocolate cocktail featuring a rim dipped in chocolate syrup and sprinkles, a creamy scoop of vanilla ice cream, rich liqueurs, and topped with whipped cream and chocolate garnishes. This easy-to-make drink is perfect for cozy evenings and festive occasions, combining the warmth of hot chocolate with a delightful boozy twist.
Ingredients
Scale
Rim Decoration
- 1 tablespoon chocolate syrup
- 1 tablespoon chocolate sprinkles
Main Drink
- 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
Garnish
- Whipped cream
- Mini chocolate chips
- Chocolate sprinkles
- Chocolate syrup
Instructions
- Prepare the Glass Rim: Place chocolate syrup on a small plate. Turn a glass mug upside down and dip the rim into the chocolate syrup to coat it evenly. Then, dip the syrup-coated rim into a shallow tray of chocolate sprinkles until it is fully covered, creating a decorative and tasty border for the drink.
- Add the Ice Cream: Place a large scoop (about 1/2 cup) of vanilla ice cream into the prepared mug, setting the creamy base for your cocktail.
- Pour the Liqueurs: Add 1/4 cup of Kahlua (or substitute with RumChata or Bailey’s) along with 1 tablespoon of dark creme de cacao liqueur directly over the ice cream to infuse the drink with rich, boozy flavors.
- Add Hot Chocolate: Carefully pour 1 cup of hot chocolate over the ice cream and liqueurs, allowing the ice cream to start melting and blending all the flavors.
- Garnish and Serve: Top the drink with a generous amount of homemade whipped cream, and sprinkle mini chocolate chips and additional chocolate sprinkles over the cream. Drizzle extra chocolate syrup if desired. Serve immediately with a spoon and/or straw for the best experience before the ice cream melts completely.
Notes
- Prepare the drink just before serving to prevent the ice cream from melting too quickly. You can mix the hot chocolate and liqueurs ahead of time, but add to the ice cream at the last moment.
- Use a quality hot chocolate mix such as Hershey’s or Ghirardelli to ensure a rich and smooth flavor rather than a watery or overly sweet drink.
- Experiment with different liquors like rum, coconut rum, chocolate vodka, or Bailey’s. Peppermint schnapps with crushed candy canes make a festive variation.
- To make a kid-friendly version, simply omit the alcoholic liqueurs for a delicious hot chocolate treat.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 drink
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 28 g
- Sodium: 85 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: Forty five g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg
