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Moscow Hot Chocolate

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"This is hot chocolate with vanilla-flavored vodka and amaretto. It keeps you warm on a cold day. Try it topped with whipped cream!" — Gordon

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1 fluid ounce vanilla flavored vodka
3/4 fluid ounce amaretto liqueur

1 tablespoon instant hot chocolate mix
4 fluid ounces hot milk

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Directions

Into a coffee mug, pour in the vanilla vodka, amaretto, and add the hot chocolate mix. Pour in the hot milk and stir to blend well.

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The first time I made this, I used regular vodka, vanilla extract and a little almond essence. It was so good, I decided to buy all the proper ingredients. Holy cow, what a night cap! Delicious! I also think the amount of alcohol was perfect. Thanks so much, Gordon!

—Caroline C

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Most Helpful Critical Review

Jan 13, 2005

I didn't have any amaretto liqueur, so maybe that's why this didn't taste good. I measured out the amount of vanilla vodka, hot cocoa mix and hot milk, but the vodka taste was overpowering. I even topped with whipped cream, but it was still not that great. If I try this again, I would only use a smidge of vodka.

—ZORROKITTEN

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Feb 18, 2005

Maybe a little more chocolate needed - was really good, though. I don't like drinks that you can taste the alcohol in it, but this was very smooth and it was just tasty, not alcohol-y.

—SSACKETT35

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Dec 25, 2007

We made our hot chocolate from scratch (recipe on the Droste box)instead of instant so, our cocoa was super yummie, smooth and rich without any alcohol at all. We really liked the recipe here, but thought the amaretto was a bit overpowering. After cutting the amount in half and keeping the vanilla vodka the same we liked it even better!

—Dylan's Nana

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Feb 03, 2008

We used the "Creamy Hot Cocoa" from this website (minus the half and half). Make sure that you remember that a shot is 2 ounces, so you're putting a half a shot of each...some people think a shot is 1oz. Also, make sure your mug is big enough or the booze can be overpowering. The TASTE is out of this world. ;-)

—Exarmymedic

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Jan 15, 2006

Didn't have the Vodka, so I used all Ameretto, and added 1/2 teaspoon of Van. extract. I also made this with 6oz milk and 3 teaspoons hot cocoa.

—NIMITZ

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Apr 05, 2011

This is really good. I used Starbucks mint hot chocolate and soy milk. I didn't have any vanilla vodka so I just stirred a little vanilla extract in after I added the vodka and amaretto. Great afternoon treat in the winter!

—kellieann

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Dec 30, 2008

Very good, but I'm a bit of a wimp when it comes to tasting alcohol in my mixed drinks. I didn't like how strong the amaretto was, so I tried again with half the amount. PERFECT! Topped with a dollop of French Vanilla Cool-Whip - yum! Thanks :)

—CookinBug

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