The Blitzen

Prep Time 3 mins
Assembly Time 7 mins
Total Time 10 mins
Description

Author: Kendall Williams
Location: Eau Claire, WI, USA
Year Created: 2023

The Blitzen is a festive holiday cocktail that reimagines classic hot chocolate with a creative twist. Built on a base of rich cocoa and milk, it layers in dark chocolate liqueur, blueberry, and a touch of minty amaro for a flavor that’s both comforting and unexpected, making for a cozy sipper made to brighten up cold winter nights.

Base Spirit: Liqueur
Method: Stovetop
Serving Size: 1

Ingredients
  • 6 fl oz Milk
  • 1.5 oz Hot Cocoa Mix Packet
  • 0.75 fl oz Blueberry Liqueur
  • 0.75 fl oz Fernet-Branca Menta
  • 0.5 fl oz Dark Crème De Cacao
  • 0.5 oz Whipped Cream
  • 1 pinches Cocoa Powder
Method
  1. 1

    Combine milk and hot cocoa mix in a saucepan.

  2. 2

    Using a whisk, stir milk and hot cocoa mix together over medium heat for 5-10 minutes.

  3. 3

    Add blueberry liqueur, Fernet-Branca Menta, and dark crème de cacao to an Irish coffee mug.

  4. 4

    When warm, ladle hot cocoa into mug.

  5. 5

    Using a bar spoon, stir for 5-10 seconds.

  6. 6

    Garnish with whipped cream and cocoa powder.

Find this recipe online: https://novelnightcaps.com/recipe/the-blitzen-cocktail/