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Boozy Peppermint Hot Chocolate

If you're not drinking peppermint hot chocolate this holiday season, you're missing out! Top with whipped cream and crushed candy canes for a stunning presentation sure to please.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Drinks , Cocktails
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 and 1/2 cups (568ml) whole milk
  • 1 cup (227ml) heavy cream
  • 1/3 cup (76ml) peppermint schnapps optional
  • 1/4 cup (57ml) chocolate liqueur optional
  • 1 Tablespoon (14ml) confectioners' sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
  • 10 ounces dark chocolate finely chopped
  • 1/8 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • Whipped Cream for garnish, optional
  • crushed canes for garnish, optional
  • mini candy canes for garnish, optional
  • shaved chocolate for garnish, optional

Instructions

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  1. In a medium saucepan, whisk together the whole milk, heavy cream, and salt. Place over medium-heat and cook just until the mixture comes to a boil.
  2. Remove the saucepan from the heat and add in the chopped chocolate, whisk well until the chocolate is completely melted. 
  3. Return the saucepan to low heat. Stir in the peppermint schnapps, chocolate liqueur, peppermint extract, and confectioners' sugar, and cook, whisking constantly, for 10 more minutes, or until super thick and smooth.
  4. Ladle into mugs. Garnish with lots of whipped cream and mini candy canes.