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Boozy Peppermint Hot Chocolate

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Winter means cold temperatures, and cold temperatures call for warm drinks. A mug of rich and delicious Boozy Peppermint Hot Chocolate will keep you warm and toasty all winter long!

A mug of hot chocolate topped with whipped cream, chocolate sprinkles, and crushed peppermint candy.

How to make the perfect hot chocolate

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!!

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?

A clear mug filled with hot chocolate and topped with whipped cream.
Blue outline of a cup of hot chocolate with whipped cream.

If you would prefer to make a pretty pink hot chocolate without alcohol, Kathaleen at Brilliant Little Ideas has a yummy recipe for you that’s perfect for Valentine’s Day, Barbie parties, and Mother’s Day!

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.

Milk, cocoa, and sugar in a sauce pan.

Add the chopped chocolate chunks.

Chunks of chocolate melting into the hot milk mixture in a sauce pan.

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

Boozy Peppermint Hot Chocolate in a sauce pan.

Pour into mugs and top with your favorite whipped topping.

Garnish with chocolate shavings and crushed candy canes.

A mug of hot chocolate topped with whipped cream, chocolate shavings, and crushed peppermint candy.

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.

Crushed peppermint candy canes in a  zipper topped bag.

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!

Recipe Notes & Tips

  • 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.

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A mug of hot chocolate topped with whipped cream, chocolate sprinkles, and crushed peppermint candy.

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.
4.75 from 4 votes
Print Rate
Course: Drinks
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 466kcal
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

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.

Nutrition

Calories: 466kcal | Carbohydrates: 49g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0.04g | Cholesterol: 3mg | Sodium: 238mg | Potassium: 366mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 33g | Vitamin A: 257IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 87mg | Iron: 6mg
Fun Peppermint Recipes to enjoy during the holidays! © 2017 COOKING WITH CURLS

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