Description
Cool winter nights welcome this playful Dirty Snowman cocktail, blending creamy vodka and chocolate liqueur with a marshmallow twist. Chilled glasses and whimsical garnishes make this frosty drink an instant celebration of seasonal cheer you won’t want to miss.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Liquors:
- 1/4 cup Baileys Irish Cream
- 1/4 cup Kahlua
Base and Dairy:
- 1 cup hot chocolate (prepared)
- 1 scoop vanilla ice cream
- Whipped cream
Garnishes and Decoration:
- Chocolate syrup
- Chocolate shavings or sprinkles
- Crushed cookies
Instructions
- Prepare a decorative rim by coating the glass edge with chocolate syrup, then dunk into finely crushed chocolate cookies, ensuring complete coverage.
- Create a rich base by carefully layering Baileys Irish Cream and Kahlua into the rimmed glass, allowing liqueurs to settle smoothly.
- Gently introduce steaming hot chocolate, pouring slowly to maintain distinct liquid layers within the glass.
- Crown the beverage with a generous scoop of creamy vanilla ice cream, positioning it centrally atop the liquid mixture.
- Elevate the presentation by generously topping with fluffy whipped cream, drizzling additional chocolate syrup in an artistic pattern.
- Sprinkle chocolate shavings over the whipped cream for an elegant finishing touch, creating visual texture and enhanced flavor complexity.
- Insert a decorative straw and serve immediately to preserve the cocktail’s temperature and layered aesthetic, ensuring maximum sensory enjoyment.
Notes
- Elevate the rim by using different crushed cookies like Oreos or graham crackers for added texture and flavor complexity.
- Choose high-quality hot chocolate for a richer, more luxurious base that complements the creamy liqueurs.
- Experiment with dairy-free alternatives like almond milk ice cream and coconut whipped cream to make the cocktail vegan-friendly.
- Chill the glass beforehand to keep the layers distinct and maintain the drink’s temperature longer.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Cocktails
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 580 kcal
- Sugar: 54 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 17 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 62 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg