Original recipe of the week: Amaretto Hot Chocolate

What better way is there to warm your cockles on a chilly winter’s day than with a big mug of delicious and irresistible hot chocolate? Not only is this hot chocolate recipe laden with booze – not for the kids – but it is also made using almond milk to maximise the luxurious texture and flavour.

Best enjoyed at brunch with a waffle or too, and perfect for the snowy weekend we have ahead of us!

Amaretto Hot Chocolate

Serves 3

Cooking time: 5-10 minutes

What you will need:

500ml almond milk

2 tbsp Horlicks

2 tbsp good quality cocoa powder

2 tbsp drinking chocolate

1 tbsp demerara sugar

3 shots of Amaretto liqueur

1 tsp water to make a corn flour mixture to thicken

3 squares of 70% cocoa dark chocolate (grated)

3 drops of vanilla extract

What you need to do:

1. Place the almond milk into a saucepan and bring to the boil.
2. Next, add in all of the powered ingredients and give it a mix.
3. Turn down the heat and leave to simmer for 5 minutes or so, and gradually add in the grated chocolate and sugar, mixing as you go.
4. When dissolved, add in the Amaretto, vanilla extract and corn flour mixture, and combine.
5. When the mixture has thickened slightly, you’re ready to serve.

Bethany Stone