Drunken Rudolf

This drunken Rudolph is a fun alcoholic drink with an adorable reindeer face featuring hot chocolate, creamy vanilla ice cream, whisky, and Irish cream.

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Drunken Rudolph Ingredients
Substitutions And Additions
How To Make This Drunken Rudolf Recipe
How To Serve This Drunken Rudolf Drink
Storage
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Drunken Rudolph is an adult hot chocolate (with Fireball) that looks like it came directly from the North Pole. This adorable Christmas cocktail is full of decadence and plenty of holiday spirit with rich hot cocoa and vanilla ice cream combined with Fireball (cinnamon whisky) and Bailey’s for you to enjoy this season.

Drunken Rudolph Ingredients

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You’ll need:

2 scoops of vanilla ice cream
1½ ounces of Bailey’s Irish Cream liqueur
½ ounce of Fireball Cinnamon Whisky
6 ounces of whole milk
1 (1.25-ounce) packet of hot cocoa mix

PRO TIP:

I like to use the specialty individual hot cocoa packet mixes for drinks like these, or if I am only making one at a time, but feel free to make whatever hot chocolate brand you enjoy.

The goal is to have six ounces of hot cocoa. Remember that different brands come in different-sized packets or even as a bulk container. Not to worry, just follow the packet for a single serving.

For The Garnish:

Squirt whip topping
Maraschino cherry
Fresh rosemary twigs

Substitutions And Additions

ICE CREAM: If you do not wish to add the vanilla ice cream, then I suggest you increase the amount of milk that you use to make your hot cocoa (you do not need to add more cocoa mix).

You may need to adjust your heat time accordingly. If you do not add the additional milk, then you will have a very drunk Rudolph.

MILK: When making your hot cocoa, please feel free to use whatever milk or non-milk product you prefer. I suggest full-fat versions of almond milk or oat milk.

The goal is that it is rich and creamy. Also, I would note that if you choose to use a dairy substitute, pick an unflavored version.

ALCOHOL: You can substitute Kahlua, Rum Chata, or any other creamy liqueur for the Bailey’s in this recipe to suit your flavor preferences.

How To Make This Drunken Rudolf Recipe

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As always, you can make this a non-alcoholic version by just omitting the Baileys Irish Cream and the Fireball Whisky. The kiddies and grown-ups alike will have fun with this holiday drink.

Quick tip: Put cinnamon sticks as antlers for the non-alcoholic versions so that no one drinks the wrong one.

STEP ONE: In a large coffee mug, add two scoops of vanilla ice cream, Bailey’s Irish cream liqueur, and the Fireball cinnamon whisky. Set aside.

alcohol being poured into a glass of ingredients

STEP TWO: In a microwave-safe, glass 2-cup measuring cup with a spout, pour in the whole milk and heat on high for 1 minute and 30 seconds (or longer if you desire your hot cocoa to be hotter).

Carefully remove it from the microwave and add the contents of your hot cocoa packet to the hot milk. Stir until no lumps remain.

STEP THREE: Carefully pour the hot cocoa into the large coffee mug with the ice cream and alcohol.

hot chocolate being poured into a cup of ingredients

STEP FOUR: Garnish with a full topping of squirt whip cream, two sprigs of rosemary for the antlers, and one maraschino cherry for the nose.

whipped cream being poured on top of a glass of drunken Rudolf and gar iced with cherries and rosemary

How To Serve This Drunken Rudolf Drink

To enjoy your drunken Rudolf, you can give him a stir after you admire how cute he is and either sip with a straw or drink like a latte.

Of course, this drink would be even better accompanied by our Christmas pinwheels or Christmas fudge.

If you want to be super extra, serve alongside our reindeer brownies and our Grinch cocktail and Grinch cookies.

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Storage

This recipe needs to be consumed right away, and none of the parts can be prepared ahead of time. We recommend making this drink on demand.

close up shot of a glass of drunken Rudolf topped with whipped cream and garnished with a maraschino cherry and rosemary

Everyone will love having the red-nosed reindeer in their cup this holiday season. This drunken Rudolph drink will be a welcome treat when the snow is flying, and you are cozy in front of a roaring fire. The sweet little reindeer face makes it extra fun, too!

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use a different liqueur than Bailey’s?

Any cream-based liqueur, such as Kahlua or Rum Chata, would work fine in this tasty drink.

Can I use flavored hot chocolate?

There are plenty of fun hot chocolate flavors available, and they would all be delicious in this yummy beverage.

Can I make a non-alcoholic version of this drink?

You can omit the Bailey’s and whisky, and you will have the perfect beverage to share with the entire family.

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Drunken Rudolph

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This drunken Rudolph is a fun alcoholic drink with an adorable reindeer face featuring hot chocolate, creamy vanilla ice cream, whisky, and Irish cream.

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Total Time 3

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Ingredients

2 scoops vanilla ice cream
1½ ounces Bailey’s Irish cream liqueur
½ ounce Fireball cinnamon whisky
6 ounces whole milk
1.25 ounces hot cocoa mix

Garnish

Squirt whip topping
Maraschino cherry
Fresh rosemary twigs

Instructions

In a large coffee mug, add 2 scoops of vanilla ice cream, Bailey’s Irish cream liqueur and the Fireball cinnamon whisky. Set aside.
In a microwave safe, glass 2-cup measuring cup with a spout, pour in the whole milk and heat on high for 1 minute and 30 seconds (or longer if you desire your hot cocoa to be hotter). Carefully remove it from the microwave and add the contents of your hot cocoa packet to the hot milk. Stir until no lumps remain.
Carefully pour the hot cocoa into the large coffee mug with the ice cream and alcohol.
Garnish with a full topping of squirt whip cream, 2 sprigs of rosemary for the antlers and 1 maraschino cherry for the nose.

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Notes

I like to use the specialty individual hot cocoa packet mixes for drinks like these, or if I am only making one at a time, but feel free to make whatever hot chocolate brand you enjoy. The goal is to have 6 ounces of hot cocoa. Remember that different brands come in different size packets, or even as a bulk container. Not to worry, just follow the packet for a single serving.
As always, you can make this a non-alcoholic version by just omitting the Baileys Irish cream and the Fireball Whisky. The kiddies and grown-ups alike will have fun with this holiday drink. Quick tip: put cinnamon sticks as antlers for the non-alcoholic versions so that no one drinks the wrong one.

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