Easy Dirty Snowman Cocktail – An indulgent adult drink made with hot chocolate, Baileys Irish Cream, vanilla or chocolate ice cream, topped with whipped cream and sprinkles. The ultimate holiday and winter dessert cocktail!
Dirty Snowman (Boozy Hot Chocolate Recipe)
The Dirty Snowman is a delicious adult cocktail made with a decadent combination of hot chocolate, Baileys Irish Cream, vanilla or chocolate ice cream, topped with whipped cream and sprinkles. Best of all, it’s so easy to make. Perfect for holiday parties, winter get-togethers, or a fun pick-me-up on a cold, snowy day.
What You Need to Make a Dirty Snowman Cocktail
- favorite hot chocolate
- Baileys Irish Cream
- vanilla or chocolate ice cream
- whipped cream
- sprinkles
How to Make a Dirty Snowman Hot Chocolate Cocktail
Make 1 cup of your favorite hot chocolate (you can make it in a measuring cup, this makes it easier to pour into a mug). Add 1 1/2 ounces of Baileys Irish Cream and stir.
Add a scoop of vanilla or chocolate ice cream in a mug. Pour prepared hot chocolate/Baileys over top. Top with whipped cream and sprinkles. Enjoy!
Frequently Asked Questions
Use your favorite mix or from scratch – just be sure you use one that has milk to keep the richness of the drink.
Vanilla and Chocolate are best! If you are a chocolate fan…use chocolate ice cream!!
Kahlua and Chocolate Vodka are great alternatives.
You can top a Dirty Snowman with mini marshmallows, whipped cream, chocolate shavings, mini chocolate chips, chocolate syrup drizzle, chocolate sprinkles, sugar sprinkles. You can also do a chocolate syrup rimmed glass that’s dipped in sprinkles or chocolate shavings. There are so many fun, festive ways to serve this drink.
No, the ice cream cools down the hot chocolate. But if you want a hot drink, just skip the ice cream.
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Easy Dirty Snowman Cocktail (Adult Hot Chocolate)
Ingredients
- 1 cup of your favorite hot chocolate mix or from scratch – use milk based hot chocolate
- 1 scoop vanilla or chocolate ice cream
- 1 ½ ounces Baileys Irish Cream – add more if you like
Garnish/Toppings
- whipped cream
- sprinkles
Instructions
- Make 1 cup of your favorite hot chocolate (you can make it in a measuring cup, this makes it easier to pour into a mug).
- Add 1 1/2 ounces of Baileys Irish Cream to the hot chocolate and stir.
- Add a scoop of vanilla or chocolate ice cream in a mug.
- Pour prepared hot chocolate/Baileys over top.
- Top with whipped cream and sprinkles.
Notes
- Use your favorite hot chocolate mix or from scratch – just make sure you use one that has milk to keep the richness of the drink.
- Vanilla and Chocolate ice cream are best. If you are a chocolate fan…use chocolate ice cream!
- Kahlua and Chocolate Vodka are great alternatives to Baileys Irish Cream.
- You can top a Dirty Snowman with mini marshmallows, whipped cream, chocolate shavings, chocolate syrup drizzle, mini chocolate chips, chocolate sprinkles, sugar sprinkles. You can also do a chocolate syrup rimmed glass that’s dipped in sprinkles or chocolate shavings. There are so many fun, festive ways to serve this drink.
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