Alcohol and other goodies for hot chocolate

I am making hot chocolate for our holiday book club tonight. We usually do wine, so I am planning to set out some possible things to put in the hot chocolate. Creme de menthe, kalhlua, kahlua cream (or something like that). Baileys if I have it. What else? Would people ever drink rum in it? Vanilla vodka? Cinnamon sticks, peppermint syrup, candy canes... anything else non alcoholic?

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Emily H.
Emily H. December 15, 2011
I am aaaaaall about homemade marshmallows in my hot chocolate!

Any alcohol is suitable as well. Salted caramel sauce would be heavenly. :D
 
skittle
skittle December 15, 2011
Butterscotch schnaps. :)
 
hardlikearmour
hardlikearmour December 15, 2011
Homemade marshmallows. These are seriously amazing! http://www.food52.com/recipes/2167_chocolate_swirl_cinnamon_marshmallows SERIOUSLY!
 
amysarah
amysarah December 15, 2011
Kahlua sounds good. Chocolate + coffee is always tasty.

Not sure about rum, but since I'm not a big fan of very sweet things (especially drinks), I'd be very happy with a shot of whiskey in there - like an Irish coffee.
 
Erica,Schneid
Erica,Schneid December 15, 2011
Peppermint schnapps! Refreshing and just a bit of a kick ;)
 
lorigoldsby
lorigoldsby December 15, 2011
Whipped cream vodka is fun!
 
The S.
The S. December 15, 2011
Oooh, forgot about chile powders. Definitely that too. And thanks for brandy suggestions, am pretty sure I have some.
 
Kristy M.
Kristy M. December 15, 2011
Something spicy like chili powder is always fun. Love the cinnamon sticks! I know some people who like kirsch in their hot chocolate. Pear brandy and cognac would also be tasty additions.
 
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