- 1/2 cup chilled whipping cream
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 3 cups milk
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup vanilla flavored vodka
- 1/4 cup Kahlua
- Coffee ice cream
- Shaved chocolate, to garnish (optional)
- Powdered cinnamon, to garnish (optional)
- Cinnamon sticks, to garnish (optional)
- Make the topping: Combine cream, 1 tablespoon sugar and vanilla extract in medium bowl with electric mixer until peaks form. Set aside.
- Make the hot chocolate: Combine milk, remaining sugar, and cocoa powder in heavy medium saucepan and whisk over medium heat until just simmering. Remove from heat. Add vodka and Kahlua; stir to combine.
- In an eight-ounce mug, pour 2/3 cup of the hot chocolate. Add one scoop of ice cream. Add a dollop of the whipped cream topping, sprinkle with shaved chocolate and cinnamon powder. Garnish each cup of chocolate with cinnamon stick and serve immediately.