If you are someone who enjoys cold weather, then this coming week is almost custom-made for you. Temperatures are going to be bitterly cold starting Thursday, December 19. Now, the temperature is expected to be high in the 70s through Wednesday.

By Friday, December 20, we will be experiencing another very cold night, with temperatures possibly going into the 20s at some point late next week.

Whether we have to go to work, we eventually travel home and find a way to cuddle despite the brutal cold. And next weekend will be the perfect weekend to do just that. You can stay in and watch Christmas movies.

Many of us may decide to turn to a warm cup of hot cocoa. It's a beverage that everyone in the family can enjoy, and mom and dad can spike it with something that is for adults only.

Do You Like to Spike Your Hot Chocolate?

When we started asking this question, we immediately got several answers. I know from experience that Frangelico is a wonderful alcoholic beverage that pairs well with hot cocoa.

Rum Chata Is Tasty in Hot Cocoa

One friend swears that Rum Chata is a delicious combination for a hot cup of cocoa. If you're unfamiliar with Rum Chata, the website describes their Caribbean rum as having Mexican spices blended with Wisconsin Cream!

It would offer just the right kick of spices and smooth texture for you to curl up with on a cold night.

In addition to a recipe for your cocoa and Rum Chata, cookin'chicks.com also has a recipe for your homemade hot chocolate.

Frangelico Makes a Smooth Combination with Hot Cocoa

If you love the flavor of hazelnut, then you should consider blending a little Frangelico into your favorite cup of hot chocolate. One gentleman in our building will not only spike their hot cocoa with Frangelico, but he says it pairs well with coffee, too.

This is one of people's favorite choices. Frangelico is also amazing when poured into a cup of coffee. While some people prefer Bailey's Irish Cream in the evenings, others say this is the perfect add-in for any coffee drink to spike it up.

The website describes the flavor as smooth without bitterness, as the hazelnuts are grown in Italy. Give it a try because you will surprised at the excellent taste.

Disaronna Gives Your Hot Cocoa a Nutty Flavor

If you are into the flavor of almond, a good choice to blend in with hot chocolate is Disaronna Amaretto.

The almond-flavor liqueur offers a fun pop of flavor that mixes beautifully with the taste of the chocolate.

One of my friends sent me this recipe for Disaronna in hot chocolate, and I can't decide if this is a beverage or a scrumptious dessert, but who cares? We should all make this!

Hot Damn, Need We Say More?

Well, we can say that Dekuyper's Hot Damn Cinnamon Schnapps is a great add-in for your hot cocoa. Several ladies in our building say this is their favorite thing to add to hot chocolate.

Chocolate and cinnamon have long been a terrific duo, and adding the cinnamon schnapps to your hot chocolate will make you feel warm all over.

If you click here, you'll have a quick, easy tutorial on making cinnamon hot chocolate, and then just add your Hot Damn right into it. You'll have a quick recipe for the kids, and then you can pop the liqueur into your cup.

Bailey's Irish Cream Is a "No Brainer" for Hot Cocoa

What doesn't go well with Bailey's Irish Cream? The smooth, velvety nature of Bailey's Irish cream blends in easily with the other flavors in this spirit.

When you pour Bailey's into your cup of hot chocolate, it will pair well with the whiskey and the chocolate and vanilla flavors in every bottle. Bailey's also has a new spirit, Bailey's Chocolate, which sounds like it, too, would pair well with your already chocolatey hot chocolate!

And, of course, who hasn't had Bailey's Irish Cream in their coffee? Add a shot of whipped cream for a delightful treat. If it's in the evening, you can add some vanilla ice cream for a purely decadent treat!

Bailey's has a quick video and recipe for their version of hot cocoa

These are the most popular responses we received, but if you have one that surpasses all of these, be sure to share that with us in the "comments" section.

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