If you don't have mezcal on hand, you can still make this spicy and delicious hot chocolate—try using aged rum or tequila. More

Forget wussy crumbled bacon on top. For this one, we emulsify bacon fat right into the drink. If you like Nutella and you like bacon, this spiked hot chocolate is the one for you. More

The key to great roasty Guinness flavor? Reduce it on the stovetop into a concentrated syrup first. More

The ultimate spiked hot chocolate—espresso, Amaretto, and Irish whiskey make it better than Baileys. More

Real butterscotch makes this spiked hot cocoa delicious. More

Tequila and mint come together for an icy-hot punch in this spiked hot chocolate. More

Rich hot chocolate with orange, Grand Marnier, and pisco—like a foil-wrapped chocolate orange, but better. More

Through serendipity I suddenly found myself in one of the best Christmas markets in Paris. Tiny chalets twinkling with holiday lights lined the tourist-filled street, selling everything from crafts to sausages and cheese. After spotting a long queue at the chocolate chaud (hot chocolate) booth, I couldn't resist the urge to practice my French and warm up a bit. More

This drinking chocolate is rich and intense—serve it in a tiny espresso cup to avoid overdose. More

Okay, let me get this straight. It's Black Friday, the day after Thanksgiving, and you've bellied up to Serious Eats for more? Either you're not an American or you're an exceptionally good one. In any case, winter has almost arrived and with it? Hot cocoa season. More