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Matt Taylor-Gross / Food Styling by Lucy Simon / Glassware from Zwilling
Around the holiday season, there aren’t many places that feel more festive than New York City’s beloved Irish pub, The Dead Rabbit. For an encore of its Jingle Jangle holiday pop-up, the beverage director Aiden Bowie and his team will be donating $1 from every holiday cocktail sold between November 14 through January 2 to the Goliath Trust. The Naughty List is a boozy hot chocolate that I can’t wait to make as soon as the temperatures drop. At the Dead Rabbit, you'll find this cocktail garnished with grated nutmeg — we opted for sprinkles for an extra pop of color. — Oset Babür-Winter
Frequently asked questions
How do I make whipped cream?
Maybe you’re out of the canned stuff, or you’re looking to adjust the amount of sugar in your topping. If you have a whisk and a bowl, you can make whipped cream at home.
What is demerara sugar?
Also known as turbinado sugar, demerara sugar is a coarsely textured, minimally processed sugar.
What can I use instead of demerara sugar?
If you don’t have demerara sugar, you can use light brown sugar as a substitute.
Notes from the Food & Wine Test Kitchen
Finding the best hot chocolate for your mixed drink — or even just for sipping on its own — is a personal journey. We tested every instant hot chocolate mix we could find to identify the five best, and especially recommend Lococo’s offering for using in boozy drinks.
Ingredients
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1 cup hot chocolate
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1 ounce Irish whiskey (such as Roe & Co.)
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1/2 ounce creme de cacao
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2 dashes bitters
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1/2 ounce demerara sugar
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2 tablespoons whipped cream
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1 teaspoon sprinkles (for garnish)
Directions
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Make your preferred cup of hot chocolate according to the directions listed by the maker.
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Stir Irish whiskey, creme de cacao, and demerara sugar into hot chocolate and mix until combined.
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Float whipped cream on top and garnish with sprinkles.