# Boozy Hazelnut Hot Chocolates This Nutella Hot Chocolate Recipe Called for a Splash of Liqueur By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2015-12-01 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nutella-hot-chocolate-recipe References: [thekitchn](http://www.thekitchn.com/tiny-video-boozy-nutella-hot-chocolate-226220) & [thekitchn](http://www.thekitchn.com/recipe-nutella-hot-cocoa-the-10-minute-happy-hour-213999) 'The Kitchn' recently put together a decadent [Nutella](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tim-hortons-x-nutella) hot chocolate recipe. Although there are a number of different ways to dress up hot cocoa, nothing beats the addition of Nutella and a splash of sweet liqueur. If you're looking for a decedent holiday beverage, this recipe provides the perfect option. The Nutella hot chocolate recipe is simple to make and only requires four ingredients. The first step involves heating milk on the stove and then adding the [chocolate hazelnut spread](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pip-nut-chocolate-hazelnut-spread). Once the Nutella has dissolved, you can add a cinnamon stick and a slash of liqueur. There are a number of spirits that will work with this recipe, including Frangelico, cacao rum, bourbon or [chocolate liqueur](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/limitededition-chocolate-liqueur). For an extra special touch you can top your boozy chocolate drink with a couple of toasted marshmallows. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.2/10 - Popularity: 16% | Activity: 12% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Drinking](https://www.trendhunter.com/drinking) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Boozy Hot Chocolate Recipes:** Incorporating a variety of sweet liqueurs and spirits into hot chocolate recipes to create indulgent and Instagram-worthy holiday beverages creates new opportunities for the mixology industry. - **Nutella Flavored Drinks:** Expanding beyond traditional desserts and incorporating Nutella into creative and rich drink recipes presents a disruption in the beverage and food industry, catering to consumers' love for the popular hazelnut spread. - **Toasted Marshmallow Toppings:** Utilizing toasted marshmallow toppings in a variety of sweet and savory recipes offers a unique and innovative twist and presents new opportunities in the food and hospitality industry. ### Who This Affects Most - **Mixology:** Incorporating a variety of sweet liqueurs and spirits into hot chocolate recipes to create indulgent and Instagram-worthy holiday beverages creates new opportunities for the mixology industry. - **Beverage:** Expanding beyond traditional desserts and incorporating Nutella into creative and rich drink recipes presents a disruption in the beverage and food industry, catering to consumers' love for the popular hazelnut spread. - **Food and Hospitality:** Utilizing toasted marshmallow toppings in a variety of sweet and savory recipes offers a unique and innovative twist and presents new opportunities in the food and hospitality industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Chocolate Spread-Topped Lattes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hazelnut-mocha-latte-topped-with-nutella.md) - [Italian Hazelnut Liqueurs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chocolate-hazelnut-cream-liqueur.md) - [Icy Hot Chocolate Drinks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jamba-frozen-hot-chocolate.md) - [Spicy Hot Chocolate Sticks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chocolate-cayenne-pepper.md) - [Decadent Chocolate-Infused Liquors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/baileys-chocolate-liquor.md) - [Liqueur-Flavored Snack Mixes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/baileys-chocolate-nut-mix.md) - [Boozy Chocolate Whipped Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chocolate-whipshots.md) - [Artisan Drinking Chocolate Mixes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hotel-chocolat-drinking-chocolates.md) - [Hazelnut-Flavored Mocha Drinks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hazelnut-truffle-mocha.md)