Serve up this sweet and creamy dirty snowman! It is an adult hot chocolate that is made with ice cream, Bailey’s, and hot chocolate mix. A sweet and boozy drink that is adult-approved.
This is a sweet drink that is great for serving up the winter months! If you love hot chocolate this is a great drink to enjoy at the end of a long day or serve up as you are entertaining family and friends.
If you are looking for more Christmas-themed drinks, let me share a few more ideas. Try this Christmas jello shot recipe, Santa giggle juice, or even my popular drunk Rudolph milkshake.
What exactly is a dirty snowman?
A dirty snowman is a boozy hot chocolate float. That means you will make a warm hot chocolate, pair it with ice cream, and then a shot of Bailey’s! This is an adult hot chocolate drink that is loaded with a sweet flavor in each sip.
Let the kids sip on a classic hot chocolate while the adults in the room get a grown-up version. This drink will get the party started for sure.
Whether it is a night at home, date night, or movie night, this drink is a hit. You might even enjoy this as a dessert cocktail after a dinner party. There is never a wrong time for this sweet chocolate drink.
Reasons You Will Love This Dirty Snowman Drink
- Adult hot chocolate drink that is full of chocolate flavor in each sip.
- An easy drink to make and sip on in minutes!
- You can make a single glass or serve up a handful of drinks for a crowd.
- All you need are just a couple of ingredients.
Ingredients You Will Need
Hot Chocolate Mix – Reach for any brand of hot chocolate mix. I used a classic Swiss Miss for this recipe but any brand will work.
Ice Cream – Vanilla ice cream is the perfect pairing with the other ingredients. It is going to sweeten the drink but allow the hot chocolate and Bailey’s to be the stand-out flavor.
Bailey’s – Bailey’s is a must for this cocktail drink. It is going to offer a sweet and creamy flavor to the drink.
Variations to Recipe
Ice Cream – You can use frozen yogurt in a swap of ice cream. Or you can use chocolate ice cream, coffee flavored, etc. Any flavor of ice cream will work.
Booze – Feel free to use a different flavor of booze. Kahlua would be a great swap in exchange for the Baileys. Or you could even do vodka or another type of alcohol.
Whipped Cream – Want to make homemade whipped cream instead of store-bought? You could even flavor the whipped cream for added flavoring.
Hot Chocolate – Any brand or flavor of hot chocolate works. You could even do white chocolate or flavored hot chocolate.
Toppings – Add on some mini chocolate chips, crushed cookies, crushed candy canes, or peppermints. You will have endless toppers you can do to elevate the flavor of the drink.
Rim The Glass – Add some chocolate sauce around the rim of the glass, and then roll it into chocolate sprinkles. This is going to add a fun contrast to the drink and elevate the sweetness factor of course.
Serving Suggestions
Pair your drink with this chocolate dump cake for a rich chocolate dessert! Or if you want to balance out the sweet try my Rudolph snacking board that is full of savory items like a cheeseball, crackers, and more.
Tips for Success
Mixing Up The Drink
You will pour hot chocolate over the ice cream which melts it down pretty quickly. Use a spoon or a straw to stir and get all the flavors to blend.
Thickness
If you want a thicker drink then add a bit more ice cream to the mixture. You can add ice cream to the top of the drink as it is going to make it even creamier.
Preparing Hot Chocolate
You will use a cup of hot chocolate for this recipe. You will prepare the hot chocolate based on the packet of the drink. If you like a richer hot chocolate go right ahead and make it a richer flavor. Or you can make it a bit lighter if you would prefer.
Stronger Drink
If you want a stronger drink feel free to add more Irish cream to the drink. You are welcome to add more liquor to make it a stronger drink. Or if you prefer a lighter drink you can always add less if you prefer. Play around with how much you use to find the perfect strength.
FAQs
Can I make a larger batch of drinks to serve a crowd?
Feel free to make a larger batch of hot chocolate, even a slow-cooker hot chocolate would work great. Then add the ice cream to the glasses and then pour in the Baileys and the warm hot chocolate.
Is this similar to a float style drink?
Yes, the ice cream will melt and become this creamy consistency that creates a float-like drink. Similar to a root beer float but of course with a different flavor profile.
Craving More Winter Drinks
Now if you are on the hunt for an adult winter drink, then let me share a few more of my personal favorites. So give them a try and let me know what you think.
Dirty Snowman
Ingredients
- 1 scoop vanilla ice cream
- 1 cup prepared hot cocoa from mix or scratch
- 1 ½ oz Baileys Irish Cream
Instructions
- Add a scoop of vanilla ice cream to the bottom of a large mug.
- Mix the warm hot cocoa and Baileys Irish Cream together and pour over the ice cream into the mug.
- Garnish with toppings such as whipped cream, sprinkles, marshmallows or hot fudge and serv
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