Bourbon & Chocolate Horchata Drink

Have you ever tried horchata? It’s a traditional Latin American or Spanish beverage made from ground almonds, tiger nuts, or rice. It comes in many varieties, and you can combine it with delicious flavors to make a tasty horchata drink just like this one! Meet our bourbon and dark chocolate “boozy” horchata recipe. And it’s THAT GOOD.

It’s a warm beverage and filled with creamy, cocoa-y amazingness. You’re going to want to make this horchata drink for breakfast or as a nightcap. But let’s face it . . . you can have it any time. This horchata is a perfect party beverage as well. Learn how to make it below!

Horchata Drink Recipe

Ingredients:

• 2 oz. Califia Farms Horchata
• 1 oz. Heavy Whipping Cream
• 1 1/2 tbsp Dark Chocolate Sauce
• 0.5 oz Coffee Liqueur
• 1 oz. Elijah Craig Bourbon
• Dollop of Cool Whip
• Dust of cocoa powder 

Directions:

1. Place a saucepan over medium heat, add horchata, heavy whipping cream, and dark chocolate sauce; mix well.
2. When mixture begins to steam, remove from heat.
3. Into a serving glass, mix coffee liqueur and bourbon.
4. Pour warm horchata and dark chocolate mixture over the bourbon and coffee liqueur.
5. Add a dollop of Cool Whip and dust with cocoa powder.
6. Serve.

Drink responsibly, and never drink and drive.

Does this horchata drink look delicious? I guarantee you’ve never had a beverage like this one.

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Bourbon and Chocolate Horchata Drink

Prep Time

5 mins

Total Time

5 mins

 

This delicious horchata drink combines some of your favorite flavors, AND it's boozy! Warm, creamy, and perfect for cold weather.

Course: Beverage, Cocktail, Drinks

Cuisine: Mexican

Servings: 2 drinks

Calories: 170 kcal

Ingredients

• 2 oz Califia Farms horchata
• 1 oz heavy whipping cream
• 1 1/2 T dark chocolate sauce
• 0.5 oz coffee liqueur
• 1 oz Elijah Craig bourbon
• 1 T Cool Whip
• 1 pinch cocoa powder

Instructions

1. Place a saucepan over medium heat, add horchata, heavy whipping cream, and dark chocolate sauce; mix well.
2. When mixture begins to steam, remove from heat.
3. Into a serving glass, mix coffee liqueur and bourbon.
4. Pour warm horchata and dark chocolate mixture over the bourbon and coffee liqueur.
5. Add a dollop of Cool Whip and dust with cocoa powder.
6. Serve.

Nutrition Facts

Bourbon and Chocolate Horchata Drink

Amount Per Serving (1 drink)

Calories 170 Calories from Fat 63

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 7g 11%

Saturated Fat 3g 15%

Cholesterol 19mg 6%

Sodium 77mg 3%

Potassium 40mg 1%

Total Carbohydrates 15g 5%

Sugars 10g

Protein 1g 2%

Vitamin A 4.2%

Calcium 7.1%

Iron 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

This drink pairs well with our marshmallow mini pumpkin pancakes. And if you’re looking for another boozy (warm) beverage, try our spiked hot chocolate Irish Whiskey. Enjoy!