Best Spiked Hot Chocolate Recipe - How To Make Spiked Hot Chocolate

Ingredients

• 1/4 c. water
• 3 1/2 tsp. unflavored gelatin powder (from 1 1/2 packets)
• 1/4 tsp. kosher salt
• 1/3 c. (40 g.) powdered sugar
• 2 tbsp. cornstarch
• Cooking spray
• 1/2 c. (100 g.) granulated sugar
• 1/3 c. light corn syrup
• 1/4 c. Kahlúa
• 2 tbsp. unsweetened cocoa powder
• 3 c. whole or nut milk, divided
• 4 oz. (1/4 c.) semisweet chocolate chips
• 1/4 c. bourbon whiskey
• 2 tbsp. Kahlúa
• 1 tsp. pure vanilla extract
• Whipped cream, for topping (optional)