By Grocery List Plus Editorial Staff | Published on June 14, 2026
Serves 6
352 cal · 15 min
Irish Hot Chocolate
Recipe GLPR108ff0eaea0448
A luxurious and indulgent hot chocolate inspired by Irish tradition, combining rich dark chocolate, creamy milk, and a stout beer base, finished with a splash of Irish cream liqueur and whiskey for a warming, adult beverage perfect for cold evenings.
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Ingredients
1 12-ounce bottle Guinness or other stout beer
¼ cup Unsweetened cocoa powder
2 tablespoons Granulated sugar
1 pinch Kosher salt
3 cups Whole milk
8 ounces Dark chocolate, chopped
4 ounces Irish cream liqueur
4 ounces Irish whiskey
Directions
Pour the stout beer into a medium saucepan and gently heat over medium heat until small bubbles begin to form around the edges, about 3–4 minutes. Do not boil.
While the beer warms, whisk together the cocoa powder, sugar, and salt in a small bowl to combine evenly.
Add the cocoa-sugar mixture to the warm beer and whisk thoroughly until smooth and fully dissolved, stirring for about 1–2 minutes.
Gradually pour the milk into the saucepan while whisking continuously to create a smooth, velvety blend.
Add the chopped dark chocolate to the saucepan and continue whisking over medium heat until the chocolate is completely melted and the mixture is hot and frothy, about 4–5 minutes. Do not allow it to boil.
Remove from heat and stir in the Irish cream liqueur and Irish whiskey until well combined.
Pour the Irish hot chocolate into serving mugs and serve immediately while hot.
Comments
Irish Hot Chocolate uses common pantry items—cocoa powder, sugar, salt, milk, and dark chocolate are stocked at any Charlotte grocer, and stout, Irish cream liqueur, and Irish whiskey are available at Walmart, Food Lion, Harris Teeter, and Kroger without a special trip. The 15-minute time is honest; this is a stovetop simmer that demands stirring but no prep work. At roughly $2 to $2.50 per serving (depending on whiskey and liqueur choice), it lands in the mid-range for an adult dessert drink, driven mainly by the spirits. This is a same-night, single-serve or small-group luxury rather than a family weeknight dish—it does not keep well reheated and shines best served immediately into mugs, making it ideal for a weekend gathering or after-dinner treat.
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