Description
The Dirty Snowman is a rich and indulgent adult hot chocolate recipe featuring a scoop of vanilla ice cream, chocolate syrup and sprinkles on the rim, and a blend of Kahlua and dark creme de cacao liqueur. This decadent drink is topped with whipped cream and optional garnishes for a festive and cozy treat perfect for chilly evenings.
Ingredients
Scale
Rim Decoration
- 1 tablespoon chocolate syrup
- 1 tablespoon chocolate sprinkles
Main Drink
- ½ cup vanilla ice cream (1 scoop)
- ¼ cup Kahlua
- 1 tablespoon dark creme de cacao liqueur
- 1 cup hot chocolate
Garnish
- Whipped cream
- Mini chocolate chips, coarse sanding sugar, additional chocolate syrup and chocolate sprinkles (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the rim: Pour 1 tablespoon chocolate syrup onto a small plate. Turn the glass upside down and dip the rim into the chocolate syrup ensuring it is evenly coated.
- Coat the rim: Immediately dip the chocolate syrup-coated rim into a shallow dish containing 1 tablespoon chocolate sprinkles to create a decorative, chocolatey edge.
- Add ice cream: Place one scoop (½ cup) of vanilla ice cream into the prepared glass or mug.
- Add the liqueurs: Pour ¼ cup Kahlua and 1 tablespoon dark creme de cacao liqueur over the ice cream in the glass.
- Pour hot chocolate: Gently pour 1 cup of hot chocolate over the ice cream and liqueurs to fill the glass.
- Top and garnish: Add a generous swirl of whipped cream on top. Garnish with mini chocolate chips, coarse sanding sugar, additional chocolate syrup, and/or chocolate sprinkles as desired for extra texture and flavor.
Notes
- Prepare the drink just before serving to maintain the ice cream texture and fresh garnishes.
- Hot chocolate and liqueur quantities can be increased and combined in advance, but pour over individual glasses with ice cream scoop right before serving.
- Feel free to experiment with other liquors like rum, coconut rum, Bailey’s, or chocolate vodka for different flavor profiles.
- Substituting chocolate ice cream or combining vanilla and chocolate ice cream will intensify the richness.
- This drink is quite rich; if desired, increase the alcohol for a stronger kick since the hot chocolate and ice cream balance the flavors well.
- Use a quality hot chocolate mix or homemade recipe for best taste; the Hershey’s cocoa powder recipe is recommended.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 25 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg
