Boozy Frozen Caramel Hot Chocolate

The Boozy Frozen Caramel Hot Chocolate is a decadent dessert cocktail that turns your favorite winter drink into a frosty, spiked treat. Blended with caramel vodka, caramel sauce, and cooled hot chocolate, this drink is thick, rich, and sweet in all the right ways. A generous topping of whipped cream, Rolos, and caramel chips adds texture and fun to each sip. Perfect for holiday parties, cozy nights in, or any time you want something creamy and cool with a caramel twist.

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Tasting Notes

This Boozy Frozen Caramel Hot Chocolate leans rich and creamy with a bold caramel flavor woven into every layer. The base blends smooth hot chocolate with caramel vodka, delivering both chocolate depth and a warm, sweet kick. Caramel sauce intensifies the sweetness and adds a silky finish. The whipped topping lightens the texture and provides a soft contrast to the dense base. Garnished with chopped Rolos and caramel chips, each sip has something to chew on. This dessert-style drink balances cool, sweet, and boozy notes, making it a satisfying treat for adults who enjoy chocolate-forward frozen cocktails.

Equipment and Glassware

You’ll need a blender to crush the ice and create the creamy frozen base. A jigger helps measure the vodka and caramel sauce accurately. Use a spoon or piping bag for applying the whipped topping cleanly. A long spoon or straw makes it easier to enjoy this thick frozen drink. For glassware, a hurricane glass works well thanks to its wide bowl and tall frame, which supports both the blended drink and generous toppings. A small paring knife or scoop may be helpful for chopping Rolos and arranging the garnishes neatly for presentation.

Ingredients

• 1 cup ice
• 1 cup cooled hot chocolate
• 1.5 oz caramel vodka
• 2 tbsp caramel sauce (plus extra for garnish)
• ½ cup whipped topping
• 2 tbsp chopped Rolos
• 2 tbsp caramel chips

Instructions

• Combine the ice, cooled hot chocolate, caramel vodka, and caramel sauce in a blender.
• Blend on high speed until smooth and thick.
• Pour the mixture into a hurricane glass.
• Add a generous swirl of whipped topping.
• Drizzle with caramel sauce and sprinkle chopped Rolos and caramel chips on top.

Pro Tips

• Use strong, high-quality hot chocolate for better flavor
• Let hot chocolate cool completely before blending to avoid ice melt
• Chill the glass beforehand to help the drink stay frozen longer
• Add a pinch of sea salt to the caramel for a sweet-salty finish
• If Rolos are too sticky, chill before chopping
• Blend with less ice for a thinner texture or more for a thicker consistency
• Use homemade caramel sauce for deeper flavor
• Whipped cream from a piping bag will hold its shape better

When to Serve

This Boozy Frozen Caramel Hot Chocolate is ideal for cool-weather gatherings when a frozen twist on a winter classic is welcome. Serve it during holiday parties, fireside happy hours, or as a dessert cocktail after a cozy dinner. It’s also a great option for themed events like “Christmas in July,” where warm-weather formats meet seasonal flavors. While it’s rich, the frozen texture makes it surprisingly refreshing. Save this one for when you want a treat that’s both comforting and playful, especially among adults who love chocolate and caramel as much as a boozy shake.

Which Liquor Brands to Choose

Caramel Vodka:

• Smirnoff Kissed Caramel
• Pinnacle Caramel
• Stoli Salted Caramel
• Van Gogh Dutch Caramel
• UV Salty Caramel

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