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boozy peppermint mocha
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Boozy Hot Chocolate (Peppermint Mocha)

Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: cocktail
Keyword: chocolate chip, creme de menthe, hot cocoa, mint, vodka
Servings: 4

Ingredients

  • ⅛ cup unsweetened cocoa powder 
  • ¼ cup light brown sugar 
  • ⅛ cup water
  • 2 cups milk (I used nonfat)
  • ½ cup half and half
  • ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 3 oz (2 shots) vodka
  • 3 oz (2 shots) creme de menthe
  • 1 tablespoon chocolate syrup, such as Hershey's
  • Whipped cream, for serving
  • Peppermint candy canes (crushed), for garnish

Instructions

  • In a small saucepan, heat water, brown sugar and cocoa over medium heat, stirring frequently until smooth and bubbly - about 2 minutes.
    2. Reduce heat to medium-low and add the milk and half and half.
    3. Cook 3-4 minutes over medium low until hot (do not boil).
    4. Turn off the heat and stir in vanilla, vodka, creme de menthe and chocolate syrup. Stir well to combine.
    5. Divide among 4 heat proof glasses, such as Irish coffee glasses.
    6. Top each cocktail with a generous portion of whipped cream, and sprinkle crushed candy canes over top (to crush candy canes, place candy cane in a ziplock bag and beat with a meat mallet or rolling pin until crushed).
    Makes 4 cocktails.