Description
Warm up your winter evenings with this irresistible Boozy Peppermint Mocha! Combining rich chocolate, refreshing peppermint, and your favorite spirit, this cocktail is the perfect indulgence for festive gatherings or cozy nights at home. Picture yourself wrapped in a blanket, sipping this delightful drink topped with whipped cream and crushed candy canes. It’s like a holiday hug in a mug!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup freshly brewed coffee or espresso
- 2 tbsp cocoa powder
- 1/4 tsp pure peppermint extract
- 1 cup whole milk (or almond/oat milk)
- 1 oz vodka or rum (adjust to taste)
- Whipped cream, for topping
- 1 tbsp crushed candy canes
Instructions
- Brew a strong cup of coffee or espresso and set aside.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, mix cocoa powder and milk until smooth and heated through (do not boil).
- Stir in peppermint extract and combine well.
- Add the brewed coffee to the chocolate mixture, stirring gently.
- Mix in your chosen spirit to taste.
- Pour into festive mugs, top with whipped cream, and sprinkle with crushed candy canes.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Beveraging
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mug (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 30mg