Cannabis Infused Hot Chocolate Recipe — 5 Easy Steps

This cannabis infused hot chocolate recipe is the perfect cozy drink for cold nights. Using cannabis infused milk as the base, Fordee walks you through 5 simple steps to make a rich, warming cup of hot cocoa with weed — topped with marshmallows, of course. Whether you’re new to edibles or a seasoned infuser, this is one of the easiest hot chocolate edible recipes you can make.

What You Need for Cannabis Infused Hot Chocolate Recipe

• 2 tablespoons (about 30 mL) cannabis infused milk (adjust based on potency)
• Additional oat milk or regular milk to fill the cup
• 1 packet of Swiss Miss hot cocoa mix (dark chocolate or milk chocolate)
• Marshmallows for topping
• Silicone spatula for stirring
• Small saucepan

Important dosing note: Start with just 2 tablespoons of your cannabis infused milk. Fordee learned the hard way — using a full cup of potent infused milk made for a very uncomfortable 8 hours. Start low, go slow!

5 Steps to Make Cannabis Infused Hot Chocolate

Step 1: Warm Your Milk Mixture

Pour your 2 tablespoons of infused milk into a small saucepan along with enough oat milk or regular milk to fill your mug. Turn the stove on to medium-low heat.

Step 2: Add the Swiss Miss Hot Cocoa Mix

Empty one packet of Swiss Miss hot cocoa mix into the warm milk. Using a silicone spatula, stir continuously — this keeps the infused milk from getting too hot in one spot and prevents burning. Keep stirring until the powder fully dissolves and the mixture is smooth and homogenized.

Step 3: Control the Temperature

You don’t need this very hot — just warm and drinkable. Keep the heat low and keep stirring. THC can degrade at very high temperatures, so a gentle warm is all you need for your hot cocoa with weed. Once everything is incorporated, remove from heat.

Step 4: Pour and Top With Marshmallows

Pour your infused hot chocolate into your favourite mug. Pile on the marshmallows — no marshmallow left behind! The sweetness of marshmallows pairs beautifully with the chocolate and helps balance the earthy cannabis flavour.

Step 5: Sip and Enjoy

Give your cannabis infused hot chocolate a taste. You will still notice a mild cannabis flavour — the chocolate tones it down but doesn’t eliminate it completely. That’s perfectly normal. Sip slowly, enjoy the warmth, and wait at least 90 minutes before considering a second cup.

Infused Hot Chocolate Dosing Tips

Infused hot chocolate dosing is all about knowing your milk’s potency. If you made your cannabis infused milk using hash or concentrates without knowing the exact THC percentage, you have no reliable way to estimate the dose. Here’s what Fordee recommends for safe dosing:

• Start with 1–2 tablespoons of infused milk per serving
• Wait 90 minutes before assessing the effect — edibles take time
• Use a dosage calculator at scientificedibles.com for a rough estimate
• Keep CBD drops on hand to counteract an overwhelming high if needed
• If using vegan cannabis infused milk (like coconut milk), the same dosing rules apply

Variations and Tips

• Vegan version: Swap in cannabis infused coconut milk — works perfectly in this hot chocolate recipe
• Flavour boost: Add a few chocolate chips while heating to intensify the chocolate
• Peppermint twist: Use Swiss Miss Peppermint hot cocoa mix for a festive spin on this hot cocoa with weed
• Mixing milks: Blend your infused milk with oat or regular milk to control potency — this is Fordee’s go-to approach