Lumberjack's Hot Cacao

Do you have a group coming in from the hunt? Warm them up with this favorite combination of whiskey and hot cacao (hold the whiskey for a youth-friendly version).

Pictured: our favorite hot cacao is perfect for your favorite lumberjack, hunter or guest—serve before dinner or curled up around the fire.

We love making this recipe with 1861 Distillery’s Handcrafted Bourbon Whiskey, distilled in small batches in Thomasville. The Distillery has a wonderful tasting room downtown, which you can visit here.

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Lumberjack's Hot Cacao

INGREDIENTS

• ⅓ cup cocoa powder

• ¾ cup sugar

• 3 ½ cups milk

• pinch of salt

• 6 ounces whiskey (we recommend 1861 Distillery’s Handcrafted Bourbon Whiskey, distilled in small batches in Thomasville)

For the whipped cream

• 1/2 cup whipping cream

• 2 teaspoons powdered sugar

• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

• cinnamon or cocoa powder to garnish

PREPARATION

In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine the milk, cocoa powder, sugar and salt. Do not boil. Whisk until smooth and creamy.

Remove from the heat and add the whiskey.

In a separate cool metal bowl whisk the whipping cream, powdered sugar and vanilla, until stiff peaks form.

Divide the cocoa and whiskey mixture among 4 to 6 cups and top each with a dollop of fresh whipped cream. Sprinkle cinnamon or cocoa on top if desired.