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    Home » Cocktail » Boozy Peppermint Hot Chocolate

    Published: Dec 16, 2017 · Modified: Sep 9, 2019 by Lisa Johnson

    Boozy Peppermint Hot Chocolate

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    We are in the home stretch of this year's holiday season, but this is just the beginning of winter! Winter means cold temperatures, and cold temperatures call for warm drinks. We are going to take things up a notch and make Boozy Peppermint Hot Chocolate to keep us warm and toasty during this cold winter.....

    Warm up this holiday season with a mug of Boozy Peppermint Hot Chocolate © 2017 COOKING WITH CURLS

    There are a million different way to make hot chocolate, and I wanted to try out three of the most popular versions to find the absolute best rich and creamy version for this Boozy Peppermint Hot Chocolate! It may sound a bit extreme, but I wanted it to be perfect...and it is! 🙂

    Boozy Peppermint Hot Chocolate made 3 different ways © 2017 COOKING WITH CURLS

    As you can see in this photo, I made a completely from scratch version using cocoa and chopped chocolate. I tried a simple and easy packaged hot cocoa mix, and a chocolate syrup...all of which are available at most grocery stores. And the winner is......the from scratch version using cocoa and chopped chocolate has the richest and deepest chocolate flavor!!!

    The other two are self explanatory, just read the directions on the package/bottle if you want a super fast Boozy Peppermint Hot Chocolate. Today recipe will be for my favorite, and I'm sure it will become your favorite as well. 🙂 Oh by the way, the weird white floating on top of the chocolate is from the CashewMilk...it always does that. Cover it with whipped cream and no one will ever know the difference...it'll just be our little secret, kay?

    Boozy Peppermint Hot Chocolate © 2017 COOKING WITH CURLS

    How to make Boozy Peppermint Hot Chocolate:

    Heat milk, brown sugar, and cocoa in a medium saucepan over medium-low heat until bubbles start to form around the edges.....

    Boozy Peppermint Hot Chocolate heat milk and cocoa © 2017 COOKING WITH CURLS

    Add the chopped chocolate chunks.....

    Boozy Peppermint Hot Chocolate add the chopped chocolate © 2017 COOKING WITH CURLS

    and stir until the chocolate is completely melted. Remove from heat and stir in the vodka and peppermint schnapps....

    Boozy Peppermint Hot Chocolate melt the chocolate © 2017 COOKING WITH CURLS

    Pour into mugs and top with your favorite whipped topping.....

    Warm up this holiday season with a rich and delicious mug of Boozy Peppermint Hot Chocolate! © 2017 COOKING WITH CURLS

    Garnish with chocolate shavings and crushed candy canes.

    To crush the candy canes:

    Place 2 candy canes in a zipper top plastic bag and roll a rolling pin over the top a few times to crush....

    Boozy Peppermint Hot Chocolate crush candy canes © 2017 COOKING WITH CURLS

    Notes:

    • The double-chocolate hot cocoa was the weakest of the three. It had almost not chocolaty flavor.
    • The chocolate syrup would be my second choice. It had more flavor, but still wasn't quite perfect.
    • Top with Coconut Whipped Cream or any other dairy-free whipped topping like SoyWhip or RiceWhip.
    • To make your whipped topping fancy, place in a small zipper top plastic bag with a decorative tip and pipe it over the hot chocolate in a swirling pattern. I was too lazy, I just plopped it right on top. Let's call it "rustic".
    • If peppermint isn't your thing, substitute Baileys for the vodka and schnapps. That is my second favorite, especially after skiing all day!
    • For an alcohol-free version, skip the vodka and schnapps...then I would start with 1 teaspoon of peppermint extract and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract in place of the peppermint schnapps, or 2 Tablespoons of Peppermint Simple Syrup and adjust based on your personal preference.

    For a white chocolate, non-dairy free version, check out my Grinch Hot Chocolate.....

    Warm up with a Grinch Hot Chocolate and choose to be Naughty or Nice | cookingwithcurls.com

    How about some delicious Peppermint Boozy Brownies?.....

    These Peppermint Boozy Brownies are a fun and delicious treat to serve at your next holiday party | cookingwithcurls.com

    If you're not looking for a hot drink, check out this Peppermint Kiss Cocktail.....

    Peppermint Kiss Cocktail | cookingwithcurls.com

    This Boozy Peppermint Hot Chocolate is my final Feast 'n Devour post. It has been a blast, but it's time to try some new things in the new year. Check out the other Peppermint posts that my friends created after the recipe!

    Enjoy!!

    Warm up this holiday season with a mug of Boozy Peppermint Hot Chocolate © 2017 COOKING WITH CURLS

    Boozy Peppermint Hot Chocolate

    Warm up this holiday season with a mug of rich and delicious Boozy Peppermint Hot Chocolate! I have included 3 different ways to make the perfect cocktail.
    4.67 from 3 votes
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    Course: Drinks
    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Cook Time: 5 minutes
    Total Time: 10 minutes
    Servings: 2 servings
    Author: Lisa Johnson

    Ingredients

    • 2 cups CashewMilk, Whole Milk, Half & Half
    • 4 teaspoons brown sugar
    • 5 teaspoons cocoa
    • 4 ounces bittersweet chocolate bar, chopped
    • 1 Tablespoon peppermint schnapps
    • 1 Tablespoon vanilla vodka
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    Instructions

    • Heat milk, brown sugar, and cocoa in a medium saucepan over medium-low heat until bubbles start to form around the edges.
    • Add the chopped chocolate chunks and stir until the chocolate is completely melted. Remove from heat and stir in the vodka and peppermint schnapps.
    • Pour into mugs and top with your favorite whipped topping and garnish with chocolate shavings and crushed candy canes.

    Notes

    • The double-chocolate hot cocoa was the weakest of the three. It had almost not chocolaty flavor.
    • The chocolate syrup would be my second choice. It had more flavor, but still wasn’t quite perfect.
    • Top with Coconut Whipped Cream or any other dairy-free whipped topping like SoyWhip or RiceWhip.
    • To make your whipped topping fancy, place in a small zipper top plastic bag with a decorative tip and pipe it over the hot chocolate in a swirling pattern. I was too lazy, I just plopped it right on top. Let’s call it “rustic”.
    • If peppermint isn’t your thing, substitute Baileys for the vodka and schnapps. That is my second favorite, especially after skiing all day!
    • For an alcohol-free version, skip the vodka and schnapps…then I would start with 1 teaspoon of peppermint extract and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract in place of the peppermint schnapps, or 2 Tablespoons of Peppermint Simple Syrup and adjust based on your personal preference.

    Fun Peppermint Recipes to enjoy during the holidays! © 2017 COOKING WITH CURLS

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