While powdered hot cocoa mix may be more convenient and less messy, there’s nothing quite as good as homemade hot chocolate. The rich and decadent flavor of real chocolate mixed with creamy, frothy milk will blow your fuzzy slippers off! And if you really want to warm up quickly, add a bit of your favorite booze. We put together five heavenly spiked hot chocolate recipes for every palate. Whether you prefer peppermint mocha, toasted marshmallow, or classic hot chocolate, we have the perfect creations for you. There’s even a non-dairy option for those who want to skip the milk altogether. I don’t know about you, but I’m ready for the next snow day. Here’s what you’ll need for each serving:

1 cup whole milk¼ cup mocha cold brew 2 oz. dark chocolate 1 oz. semi-sweet chocolate 1 ½ oz. peppermint schnapps Whipped cream (optional)Crushed candy canes (optional)

Here’s how to make it:

  1. Heat a saucepan on low and add the milk and both types of chocolate.
  2. Whisk chocolate and milk until combined and then slowly add the mocha cold brew and whisk some more.
  3. After about a minute or two, remove the saucepan from heat and whisk in the peppermint schnapps.
  4. Pour into your favorite mug and enjoy with some whipped cream and a sprinkle of festive crushed candy cane pieces. Here’s what you’ll need for each serving:

3/4 cup whole milk1½ oz. dark chocolate1 oz. semi-sweet chocolate 2 oz. Baileys Original Irish CreamWhipped cream (optional)Chocolate syrup (optional)Chocolate shavings (optional)

Here’s how to make it:

  1. Heat a saucepan on low and add the milk and both types of chocolate.
  2. Whisk chocolate and milk until combined.
  3. After about a minute or two, remove the saucepan from heat and whisk in the Baileys.
  4. Serve warm in a glass mug with whipped cream and a drizzle of chocolate syrup and chocolate shavings. Here’s what you’ll need for each serving:

1 cup whole milk 2 oz. dark chocolate 1 oz. milk chocolate 2 oz. spiced rum Pinch of cayenne pepper Pinch of nutmeg Whipped cream (optional) Caramel syrup (optional)

Here’s how to make it:

  1. Heat a saucepan on low and add the milk and both types of chocolate.
  2. Whisk chocolate and milk until combined. Add spices and continue whisking.
  3. After about a minute or two, remove the saucepan from heat and whisk in the spiced rum.
  4. Serve hot in a mug with whipped cream and a drizzle of caramel syrup (and a tiny pinch of cayenne if you want extra heat). Here’s what you’ll need for each serving:

1 cup whole milk2 oz. dark chocolate 1 oz. milk chocolate 1 oz. Kahlua 1 oz. coffee liqueur 4 large marshmallows Graham cracker crumbs (optional)

Here’s how to make it:

  1. Heat a saucepan on low and add the milk and both types of chocolate.
  2. Whisk chocolate and milk until combined.
  3. After about a minute or two, remove the saucepan from heat and whisk in the Kahlua and coffee liqueur.
  4. Serve warm in a camper mug.
  5. To roast the marshmallows, use a metal-skewer or any type of heat-resistant long utensil, and roast your two marshmallows at a time over a low-medium flame on your stove.
  6. Top the hot chocolate with the toasted marshmallows and enjoy. Here’s what you’ll need for each serving:

1 cup Nutpods Unsweetened Vanilla Creamer2 oz. dark chocolate 1 oz. semi-sweet chocolate 1 ½ oz. cinnamon schnapps Whipped cream (optional)Sprinkles or chocolate shavings (optional)Chocolate syrup (optional)

Here’s how to make it:

  1. Heat a saucepan on low and add the non-dairy creamer and both types of chocolate.
  2. Whisk chocolate and milk until combined.
  3. After about a minute or two, remove the saucepan from heat and whisk in the schnapps.
  4. Serve warm in an oversized mug with a mountain of whipped cream and all of the toppings that your heart desires.