Chase away the winter chill with this eggnog hot chocolate that features winter spices, rich eggnog, and sweet hot chocolate all in one drink! Enjoy this easy holiday sipper hot or cold with lots of whipped cream on top.
Winter called and said you need a cool new beverage! Obviously the only real solution here is to combine hot chocolate and eggnog all in one completely over-the-top drink.
The end result? An impossibly smooth and silky texture, rich melted chocolate, and just a hint of eggnog flavor from plenty of grated nutmeg.
I mean, obviously we’re drinking this all winter long and definitely leaving a glass out for Santa on Christmas Eve.
My favorite part about this hot chocolate is that you can serve it both hot and cold! You can taste all the warm spices at their fullest when it’s hot but when it’s cold it settles into the most silky eggnog-like texture that’s just incredible.
Either way you drink it, the whipped cream on top is of course, nonnegotiable!
This Hot Chocolate features…
- A silky eggnog texture
- Rich chocolate and lots of winter spices
- Ready in minutes and great served warm or chilled
Making the Hot Chocolate
(scroll down to the bottom of the post for the full recipe)
Ingredients You Will Need
- Egg yolks
- 2% or skim milk
- Heavy whipping cream
- Brown sugar
- Molasses
- Spices
- Salt
- Bittersweet chocolate
- Vanilla extract
- Whipped cream
Tips for Perfect Hot Chocolate
- Heat milk, cream, and sugar – allow these ingredients to heat just until steaming, do not let it boil otherwise the mixture may break.
- Temper egg yolks – slowly whisk a small amount of hot milk mixture into egg yolks to temper them and prevent scrambling before adding all back to saucepan to cook until thickened.
- Whisk chocolate in offheat – the residual heat from the liquid will melt the chocolate.
- Strain hot chocolate – use a fine-mesh sieve to strain the liquid to get rid of any egg lumps.
Recipe Variations
Try these ideas for a different twist on this drink.
- Use another kind of chocolate – replace the bittersweet chocolate with dark chocolate or semisweet.
- Try different spices – try a pinch of allspice, cloves, or cardamom.
- Add coffee – add a shot of espresso to hot chocolate.
- Make it alcoholic – add 1-2 oz dark rum, coffee liqueur, whiskey, or cognac to the hot chocolate.
Serving Suggestions
Like I previously mentioned, this drink is amazing served both warm or cold! If you choose to serve hot chocolate cold, refrigerate mixture 2 hours before shaking well and serving.
Whatever temperature you decide to serve it at, make sure you top servings with whipped cream and lots of grated nutmeg on top.
No lie, this is about to become your new go-to Christmas drink! You really can taste the best of both eggnog and hot chocolate worlds in every sip and I just think that’s something everyone should get to experience.
Cheers to holiday sips like this gem!
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Spiced Eggnog Hot Chocolate
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Ingredients
- 4 large egg yolks
- 2-1/2 cups 2% or skim milk
- 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1/3 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon dark molasses
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- Pinch kosher salt
- 2 oz bittersweet chocolate, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Whipped cream and grated nutmeg for serving
Instructions
- Whisk egg yolks until smooth in a medium bowl. Set aside for a moment.
- Whisk milk, heavy cream, sugar, molasses, ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt together in a medium saucepan. Heat over medium heat until steaming. Slowly drizzle 1 cup warm milk mixture into egg yolks, beating constantly until smooth.
- Add egg yolk mixture to saucepan and cook over medium heat, whisking occasionally until mixture is slightly thickened.
- Remove pan from heat and whisk in chocolate and vanilla until chocolate is melted. Strain liquid through a fine-mesh sieve.
- Serve eggnog hot chocolate warm or chill several hours and enjoy cold with whipped cream and grated nutmeg on top. Enjoy!
Notes
Nutrition
This post was updated with new recipe adjustments and photos on 12/2/25.
Kelly - Life Made Sweeter says
This is totally what my winter wonderland dreams are made of! I love all the holiday flavors stuffed into this gorgeous cup! We had a big snowstorm the other day and I would have loved to snuggle up with this hot chocolate! Gorgeous pics, I just want to dive right in head first <3
Sarah says
Whaaa?! You had a snowstorm? So far all we’ve had is little snowfalls here and there and I’m still patiently waiting for a big one so I can crank out all the cozy hot chocolate and cookies! LOL. Thanks for the photo love, Kelly! Happy weekend. 🙂
Sarah @ The Gold Lining Girl says
WOW!! This winter sipper is incredible!! I love that you combined every single favorite seasonal hot beverage into one!! This looks awesome. Totally agree that gingersnaps for dunking are critical. And would it be crazy to dunk some chocolate chip cookies too? I think not. YUM. Thanks for sharing!
Sarah says
You could never go wrong dunking CC cookies in this hot chocolate! They’re not just for milk after all. 😉 Thanks so much, Sarah!
Melanie @ Carmel Moments says
Wow Sarah! This truly looks delectable! I can hardly wait to try it. Photos are amazing too!
Sarah says
Thanks so much Melanie! Happy Sunday. xxxx 🙂
Christin@SpicySouthernKitchen says
Might be the best hot chocolate ever! Love that you combined gingerbread and egg nog!
Sarah says
Thank you Christin! xoxo
Nora @ Savory Nothings says
Yum, this looks absolutely delicious Sarah! Love the pictures too! 🙂
Sarah says
Thanks Nora!! You’re too sweet. 🙂
Thalia @ butter and brioche says
This eggnog hot chocolate is seriously all I am craving right now after seeing the images. I can only imagine how good it must have tasted Sarah! Definitely a recipe that is added to my Christmas Eve menu plan.
Sarah says
Thank you Thaila! You will definitely have to let me know how this hot chocolate turns out for you! xoxo
Jessica @ Jessica in the Kitchen says
Wow…you went all out and it’s working Sarah!!! This gingerbread eggnog hot chocolate looks incredibly festive and I can imagine the triple play of flavours is so worth it!
Sarah says
You’re too kind, Jessica! Thanks so much girly!
Amber @ Dessert Now, Dinner Later! says
I’m seriously dying over how delicious this looks! And dunking gingersnaps in, is just genius!
Sarah says
Thanks Amber!!
Isadora says
Eggnog is one of my favorite things ever!! I still don’t understand why they only sell it during Christmas season because I could happily drink it all year long! I love this eggnog hot chocolate and I think I need a big cup of it right now 🙂
Sarah says
Right?! I’m totally making this hot chocolate year-round so I can get my eggnog-fix! 😉 Thanks Izzy!
Sarah @ SnixyKitchen says
This DOES sound like the ultimate holiday drink! It’s finally raining like crazy here in California, so I’m ready to cozy up with this hot chocolate!
Sarah says
Thanks Sarah! It’s definitely perfect for those rainy/snowy days! 😉
WholeYum says
Uhh, I need this in my life!! Beautiful photography!!
Sarah says
Thank you so much!
Jess @ Flying on Jess Fuel says
Uhm…. ALL THE BEST HOLIDAY FLAVORS IN ONE PLACE!! Heck, yes! This sounds like a super amazing decadent treat!!
Sarah says
Haha it’s totally the few extra calories to say the least! 🙂 Thanks Jess!
Lorrie Roa says
I love hot chocolate, especially with the mini marshmallows…that’s just great. it’s totally my favorite cold weather drink! Hot chocolate and mulled cider are my favorite cold weather drinks!