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Peppermint Hot Chocolate

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Updated: 12/16/21

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When the temperatures drop, nothing warms you up like a mug of hot chocolate. Nothing except for a boozy hot chocolate of course! This boozy Peppermint Hot Chocolate is full of flavor and coziness that will warm you up from the inside out. Its creamy, chocolatey, and minty flavor is festive and delicious for your next holiday party or evening of relaxing by the fire.

two mugs of boozy peppermint hot chocolate garnished with marshmallows, chocolate drizzle, and candy canes

Adding an extra dose of boozy chocolate and minty liqueur to a creamy mug of hot chocolate is one of the best ways to spike your classic hot chocolate. It is so indulgent and the perfect beverage for a chilly evening.

Peppermint Hot Chocolate Recipe

The secret to an extra indulgent Peppermint Hot Chocolate is the pairing of an extra dose of boozy chocolate liqueur along with peppermint liqueur. These add to the sweetness of the cocktail as well as the warming quality. To make a hot mug of Peppermint Hot Chocolate, you will need:

  • 8 ounces of your favorite hot chocolate
  • 2 ounces Peppermint Schnapps
  • 2 ounces Chocolate Liqueur
  • Whipped cream and chocolate to garnish if desired
two mugs of boozy peppermint hot chocolate garnished with marshmallows, chocolate drizzle, and candy canes with bottles of peppermint schnapps and Godiva chocolate liqueur in the background

How to Make Peppermint Hot Chocolate

  1. Add Peppermint Liqueur (Peppermint Schnapps) and Chocolate Liqueur to a glass
  2. Pour prepared hot chocolate into the glass containing the spirits
  3. Stir well
  4. Garnish and enjoy!
two mugs of boozy peppermint hot chocolate garnished with marshmallows, chocolate drizzle, and candy canes

How to Serve Peppermint Schnapps Hot Chocolate

Serve your Peppermint Schnapps Hot Chocolate immediately while it is warm in a mug or glass. Top with whipped cream, marshmallows, chocolate, crushed candy canes, or any combination of these! Put your feet up and enjoy each sip. Multiply the recipe as needed for a crowd, the recipe below is for one serving.

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two mugs of boozy peppermint hot chocolate garnished with marshmallows, chocolate drizzle, and candy canes
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Peppermint Hot Chocolate

Serves: 1 drink
(tap # to scale)
Prep: 5 minutes
Total: 5 minutes
Boozy Peppermint Hot Chocolate is full of flavor and coziness that will warm you up from the inside out. Its creamy, chocolatey, and minty flavor is festive and delicious for your next holiday party or evening of relaxing by the fire. It is one of the best ways to spike your classic hot chocolate!

Ingredients

  • 2 ounce Peppermint Schnapps
  • 2 ounce Chocolate Liqueur
  • 8 ounces Hot Chocolate
  • Whipped Cream and Chocolate optional

Instructions

Served Warm

  • Pour the peppermint schnapps and chocolate liqueur into a glass.
  • Pour the hot chocolate into the glass.
  • Stir well.
  • Garnish and enjoy!

Served Cool

  • Pour the peppermint schnapps and chocolate liqueur into an ice filled shaker.
  • Pour the hot chocolate into the shaker.
  • Shake well.
  • Strain into a glass.
  • Garnish and enjoy!
Author: Nathan Longley
Course: Drinks
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Nathan Longley has been his wife’s personal bar tender for as long as he can remember. While he most often enjoys a cold beer, he is known to love our vodka gimlet.

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