Inspired by the Polar Express hot chocolate song, “We Got It” is a rich, warm cocoa cocktail made with coconut rum, coffee liqueur, and cream, delivering a silky, indulgent adult twist on the movie’s beloved onboard treat.
(Recipe Below)
Before the kids get to the Christmas party, they received refreshments themselves on the Polar Express, which inspired the rich, silky and warm cocoa cocktail "We Got It". The song the Conductor leads several magical Waiters and Baristas (Josh Eli, Rolandas Hendricks, John Scott, Sean Scott, Mark Mendonca, Mark Goodman, Gregory Gast and Gordon Hart) sing and dance to in a very catchy song.
Dishing out a hot chocolate drink that they are very proud of, we created an adult version that we are equally proud of. Equal parts Coconut Rum, Coffee Liqueur and Half and Half help deliver a deep, buttery and creamy flavor so smooth it's dangerous. Mixed into a hot cocoa mix that has been frothed to 135F- 145F and you have a warm cocktail ready to drink. We made our own hot cocoa mix which is creamy loaded with deep chocolate flavor which can be served deliciously on its own as a "We Got It" NAB, recipe provided.
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We Got It!
1 oz (30mL) Coconut Rum
1 oz (30mL) Coffee Liqueur
1 oz (30mL) Half and Half
Bar Spoon White Vanilla
1 Serving (.25 cup) Hot Cocoa Mix
4 oz (120mL) Hot Water
In a heat proof mixing glass combine, 1 oz (30mL) Coconut Rum, 1 oz (30mL) Coffee Liqueur, 1 oz (30mL) Half and Half, and Bar Spoon White Vanilla. Using a frother, froth until well combined and pour into a heat proof cocktail glass. In the mixing glass, combine 1 Serving (.25 cup) Hot Cocoa Mix, 4 oz (120mL) Hot Water.
Hot Cocoa Mix for Cocktails
.75 Cup Granulated Sugar
.33 Cup Black Cocoa
.5 Cup Coconut Milk Powder
.33 Cup Toasted Coconut Milk Powder
Pinch Salt
Combine all of the ingredients in a bowl and whisk until well combined. Store in an air-tight container at room temperature.
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Bacardi Coconut Rum
70 proof/35% ABV
Bacardi Limited
A molasses based rum that is distilled and then flavored with coconut. Strongly flavored with artificial coconut flavor, this coconut flavor is ideally mixed with balancing acids or flavors that can stand up to its own.
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St. George's NOLA Coffee Liqueur
50 proof/25% ABV
St. George Spirit Inc.
A neutral-flavored spirit is infused with Ethiopean coffee beans in a cold brew method. It is then blended with Madagascar vanilla, spices, chickory, and lightly sweetened. The result is a deeply flavored NOLA coffee liqueur with notes of blueberry and spice with a light bite and sweetness.
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Half and Half
10.5% - 18% fat
Half and half is an equal parts mixture of cream and milk. Now, there are great non-dairy options in the market.
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Vanilla Extract
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Hot Cocoa Mix
All Aboard the Polar Express: A Magical Christmas Journey Served with Two Holiday Cocktails
On Christmas Eve, The Polar Express follows a skeptical boy from Grand Rapids, Michigan as he boards a magical train bound for the North Pole, guided by the no-nonsense Conductor and surrounded by an unforgettable cast of characters. The wild, otherworldly ride inspires “The Polar Expresso,” an espresso cocktail blending brandy, kirsch, vanilla, espresso, and festive flair worthy of Santa himself. Another iconic scene on the train leads to “We Got It,” a rich, warm cocoa cocktail that transforms the movie’s famous hot chocolate number into an indulgent adult treat. Both drinks celebrate the wonder, music, and momentum of the journey, balancing nostalgia with playful sophistication. Ultimately, the film—and the cocktails it inspires—remind us that belief, like the sound of a sleigh bell, can last a lifetime if we choose to listen.
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