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These dirty snowmen are creamy, chocolatey drinks that combine the flavors of ice cream, hot chocolate, and coffee-flavored liqueur to make a favorite new holiday drink.

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Let’s Dish: About This Dirty Snowmen Cocktail
Dirty Snowman Cocktail Ingredients
Naughty Snowman Substitutions And Additions
How To Make This Dirty Snowman Recipe
Storing Frozen Cocktails
Best Dirty Snowmen Recipe
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Dirty Snowmen takes hot chocolate to a new level, blending creamy vanilla ice cream with Kahlua and dark creme de cacao for a drink that’s as fun as indulgent. Every sip combines smooth chocolate, warm liqueur, and the sweet crunch of chocolate sprinkles, making it perfect for cozying up on a chilly night. This recipe transforms a classic winter treat with simple steps and layered flavors, making it a must-try for anyone looking to excite their favorite hot chocolate with a boozy twist.

close up shot of dirty snowmen in glass mason jars drizzled with chocolate topped with whip cream and sprinkles

Let’s Dish: About This Dirty Snowmen Cocktail

MAIN INGREDIENTS: Chocolate syrup, chocolate sprinkles, vanilla ice cream, Kahlua, crème de cacao, hot chocolate, whipped cream, mini chocolate chips, coarse sanding sugar.

QUICK STEPS: Coat glass rim with chocolate syrup and sprinkles, add ice cream, pour in Kahlua and crème de cacao, top with hot chocolate, garnish with whipped cream and desired toppings, serve immediately.

TOTAL TIME AND YIELD: 5 minutes, serves 1.

Why This Recipe

Unique Ingredient Combination: This recipe combines classic hot chocolate with Kahlua and dark crème de cacao liqueur, creating a rich, creamy drink with a satisfying depth that goes beyond a standard boozy hot chocolate.
Recipe Developer Tested: Our team of recipe developers carefully tested this recipe to achieve the right balance of warmth, sweetness, and creaminess, so every glass has the perfect mix of flavors.
Easy but Impressive Presentation: Coating the glass rim with chocolate syrup and sprinkles gives it an eye-catching look with minimal effort, making it ideal for entertaining or adding a festive touch.
Quick to Make: With just a few ingredients and simple steps, you’ll have this drink ready in under 5 minutes, making it a convenient choice for a cozy treat anytime.

Dirty Snowman Cocktail Ingredients

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You’ll need:

1 tablespoon of chocolate syrup
1 tablespoon chocolate sprinkles
1 scoop of vanilla ice cream, ½ cup
¼ cup of Kahlua
1 tablespoon of dark crème de cacao liqueur
1 cup of hot chocolate
Whipped cream, mini chocolate chips, coarse sanding sugar, and/or additional chocolate syrup and chocolate sprinkles for garnish

Naughty Snowman Substitutions And Additions

KAHLUA: You can use any coffee-flavored favorite liqueurs for this dirty snowman drink – rum, coconut rum, chocolate vodka, or Bailey’s.

Note: This is a rich drink – the liquor taste is present, but not overpowering. You could add more alcohol if you’d like. The hot chocolate and ice cream are heavy enough to support a stronger drink.

ICE CREAM: If you don’t have vanilla ice cream, you can use chocolate ice cream or a combination of both chocolate and vanilla in this drunken snowman.

HOT CHOCOLATE: Any type of rich hot cocoa, homemade or store-bought, will work fine in this recipe.

TOPPINGS: You could use colored sprinkles, chocolate shavings, nonpareils, or hazelnut shavings to top your fun winter cocktail recipe. White chocolate or caramel drizzle would also be an ideal finish.

How To Make This Dirty Snowman Recipe

Rim Your Mug

Place the chocolate syrup on a small plate.

Then, turn the glass upside down and dip the rim of your glass in the chocolate.

Dip your chocolate-coated rim into a shallow tray of chocolate sprinkles until it’s completely coated.

Make Your Christmas Cocktail

Place one scoop of ice cream into your glass.
Add the Kahlua and crème de cacao to your glass.
Pour your hot chocolate over the ice cream and liquor.
Top off your yummy cocktail with whipped cream and any toppings you like.
Serve immediately.

(During Christmastime, try this recipe with our Grinch cookies.)

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You won’t be able to store these for later, but you won’t have any trouble finishing this delicious adult version of hot chocolate up, so don’t worry!

Best Dirty Snowmen Recipe

Balanced Flavor Profile: The combination of hot chocolate, Kahlua, and dark crème de cacao creates a perfectly balanced drink that’s rich, sweet, and a little boozy—ideal for warming up on a cold night.
Texture that Stands Out: The scoop of vanilla ice cream gives each sip a creamy, smooth texture, adding a special touch that sets this drink apart from typical hot chocolate recipes.
Perfected by Recipe Developers: Our team of recipe developers meticulously tested this recipe to ensure each ingredient shines and the drink is easy to prepare without sacrificing quality or taste.
Eye-Catching Presentation: With its chocolate-syrup rim, sprinkles, and whipped cream topping, this recipe not only tastes incredible but also looks impressive enough for special occasions or cozy nights with friends.

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You’re going to love this hot cocktail recipe. It’s creamy, sweet, and an impressive after-dinner treat to serve your guests this holiday season. These dirty snowmen are a winter must for a cold night or just when you want a comforting drink.

Dirty Snowmen

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These dirty snowmen are creamy, chocolatey drinks that combine the flavors of ice cream, hot chocolate, and coffee-flavored liqueur to make a favorite new holiday drink.

Prep Time 10

Total Time 10

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Ingredients

1 tablespoon chocolate syrup
1 tablespoon chocolate sprinkles
1 scoop vanilla ice cream (½ cup)
¼ cup Kahlua
1 tablespoon dark crème de cacao liqueur
1 cup hot chocolate
Whipped cream, mini chocolate chips, coarse sanding sugar, and/or additional chocolate syrup and chocolate sprinkles for garnish

Instructions

Place the chocolate syrup on a small plate. Turn your glass upside down and dip the rim in the chocolate syrup.
Dip the syrup-coated rim into a shallow tray of chocolate sprinkles until it is coated.
Place one scoop of ice cream into the glass/mug.
Add the Kahlua and crème de cacao to the glass.
Pour the hot chocolate over the ice cream and liquor.
Top with whipped cream and any garnish/toppings.
Serve immediately.

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Notes

This is a rich drink – the liquor taste is present but not overpowering. You could add more alcohol if you’d like. The hot chocolate and ice cream are heavy enough to support a stronger drink.
Use a quality hot chocolate. I use the hot cocoa recipe on the Hershey’s cocoa powder container.

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