Spiked Peppermint Hot Chocolate
Liqueur · Irish coffee mug
Rich dark hot chocolate spiked with peppermint schnapps and crème de cacao, topped with whipped cream and a crushed-candy-cane snow.
| Glass | Irish coffee mug |
| Garnish | None |
| ABV | 12% |
| Category | holiday |
| Flavor | chocolate, minty, holiday, dessert |
Ingredients
- Peppermint Schnapps1 oz
- White Crème de Cacao0.5 oz
- Whole Milk5 oz
- Dark Chocolate (finely chopped)1 oz
- Whipped Cream1 dollop
- Crushed Candy Cane1 pinch
Method
- Heat whole milk and dark chocolate over low heat, whisking until smooth
- Pour into mug
- Stir in peppermint schnapps and crème de cacao
- Top with whipped cream and crushed candy cane
Pro Tips
- Use a 70% dark chocolate bar chopped fine, not cocoa powder — the fat content is what makes it velvety.
- Whisk constantly over low heat; chocolate scorches in seconds if left alone.
- A tiny pinch of flaky sea salt on top pulls all the flavors together.