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Drunken Rudolph Fireball Hot Chocolate

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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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  1. All About Drunken Rudolph Cocktail
  2. Drunken Rudolph Ingredients
  3. Drunken Rudolph Hot Chocolate Substitutions And Additions
  4. How To Make This Drunken Rudolf Recipe
  5. How To Serve This Drunken Rudolf Drink
  6. Storage
  7. Drunken Rudolph Frequently Asked Questions
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If you’re ready to bring some holiday magic to your mug, this drunken Rudolph is here to steal the show. This boozy treat blends the cozy warmth of hot cocoa with the bold flavors of Bailey’s Irish Cream and Fireball Cinnamon Whisky. It’s finished with velvety whipped cream and festive garnishes that look just like Rudolph.
It’s quick to whip up and guaranteed to make your holiday gatherings feel extra special.

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All About Drunken Rudolph Cocktail

MAIN INGREDIENTS: Vanilla ice cream, Bailey’s Irish cream liqueur, Fireball cinnamon whisky, whole milk, hot cocoa mix, whipped topping, maraschino cherry, fresh rosemary twigs.

QUICK STEPS: Add vanilla ice cream, Bailey’s, and Fireball to a mug; heat milk and mix with hot cocoa powder; pour hot cocoa into the mug; garnish with whipped cream, rosemary, and a cherry.

TOTAL TIME AND YIELD: 3 minutes, 1 serving.

Why This Recipe

  • Unique Flavor Combination: The pairing of creamy Bailey’s Irish cream and the warming spice of Fireball cinnamon whisky creates a balanced, indulgent drink with just the right amount of kick.
  • Quick and Easy Execution: This recipe takes only three minutes to prepare, making it ideal for last-minute entertaining or a personal treat when you want something indulgent without the wait.
  • Recipe Tested for Perfection: Our team of recipe developers worked to perfect the ratios of milk, cocoa, and alcohol to create a drink that’s flavorful but not overpowering, ensuring every sip is smooth and satisfying.

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

For The Garnish:

Drunken Rudolph Hot Chocolate Substitutions And Additions

MILK: When making your hot cocoa, please feel free to use whatever milk or non-milk product you prefer. Full-fat versions of almond milk or oat milk would be best for non-dairy options. The goal is that it is rich and creamy. 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

OUR RECIPE DEVELOPER SAYS

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 measuring cup with a spout, pour in the whole milk and heat on high for one minute and 30 seconds. If you prefer your hot cocoa extra hot, microwave it for an additional 15-30 seconds, adjusting to your desired temperature.

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

milk and hot chocolate mixed

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 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.

MORE ALCOHOLIC DRINK RECIPES

‘Tis the season for entertaining, and our spiked hot chocolate and drunken dalgona are two more fun adult beverages that you should add to your repertoire.

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!

Drunken Rudolph 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.
Prep Time 3 minutes
Total Time 3 minutes
Servings 1

Ingredients
  

  • 2 scoops vanilla ice cream
  • 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.
 

Nutrition

Calories: 709kcal | Carbohydrates: 82g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 75mg | Sodium: 480mg | Potassium: 487mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 74g | Vitamin A: 835IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 397mg | Iron: 1mg
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