Kahlua Coconut Frozen Hot Chocolate

I’m so excited because I’ve got an ultra tasty cocktail recipe to share with you today! These Kahlua Coconut Frozen Hot Chocolate cocktails are the perfect summery twist on hot chocolate. They’re frosty, they’re a little tropical, and they’ve got that perfect touch of Kahlúa which makes them worthy of any summer get together. How can you say no to something with whipped cream and toasted coconut on top?

When Kahlúa asked me to create a cocktail as a part of their Summer Shake-Up campaign, I immediately knew I had to make something frozen. I don’t know about you, but living in Arizona means no summer party is complete without a frozen drink to keep cool. I hope you make this recipe the next time you entertain this season! Let me know how you’ll be shaking things up this season, I’d love to get some more inspiration.

Usually during the Phoenix summer I stay indoors away from the sweltering heat. It can get above 110°F here, which means summer isn’t always my favorite time of year. Kahlúa has motivated me to look at summer with a fresh perspective and do things differently this year. This summer I want to shake things up a little and actually get outside! Whether that means sipping a frozen cocktail, staying in the pool, waiting until the sun sets, or taking a drive up North to the cooler parts of the state, I’m going to embrace the desert summer. Almost anything can be fun if you add good friends, good food, and good drinks to the mix. It can’t hurt to add a little chocolate to the mix, too! Between today’s recipe and these Kahlúa Mudslides, I’ve got any chocolate lovers out there covered.

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This post has been sponsored by Kahlúa. All opinions provided are my own.

How to make

Kahlua Coconut Frozen Hot Chocolate

Yield: 4 servings

Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes

Total Time: 10 minutes minutes

Kahlua Coconut Frozen Hot Chocolate is a scrumptious summer twist on this classic drink that will be a hit at your next barbecue, picnic, or pool party!

Ingredients

For the frozen hot chocolate:

• 3 ounces quality bittersweet chocolate, melted and cooled
• 1/4 cup quality unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
• 3/4 cup whole milk
• 1 (14 ounce) can unsweetened coconut milk
• 1/2 cup Kahlúa
• 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/8 teaspoon fine sea salt
• 4 cups ice

For topping:

• 3/4 cup cold heavy cream
• 1 tablespoons granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut, lightly toasted

Directions

For the frozen hot chocolate:

1. In a blender combine all the ingredients. Blend on high speed until well combined and frosty. Pour into serving glasses.

For topping:

1. In a medium bowl, use an electric mixer to whip the heavy cream and sugar until soft peaks form. Dollop the whipped cream onto each glass of frozen hot chocolate then sprinkle with shredded coconut. Serve.

Course : Dessert

Cuisine : American

Recipe by Tessa Arias

Author: Tessa Arias

I share trusted baking recipes your friends will LOVE alongside insights into the science of sweets. I'm a professionally trained chef, cookbook author, and cookie queen. I love to write about all things sweet, carb-y, and homemade. I live in Phoenix, Arizona (hence the blog name!)