Adult Mint Hot Chocolate Christmas Nightcap Recipe

Indulge in this festive and decadent Adult Mint Hot Chocolate Christmas Nightcap! This from-scratch recipe creates a rich, creamy hot chocolate with a delightful minty twist and a boozy kick (easily adaptable for kids!). Perfect for cozy Christmas nights, this recipe is sure to become a new holiday tradition. #hotchocolate #christmas #cocktail #holidayrecipe #mintchocolate #adultbeverage #familyrecipe

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 25 mins
Calories 820.6 kcal
Protein 22g
Rating 5.0 (2 Reviews)
Adult Mint Hot Chocolate Christmas Nightcap

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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

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Ingredients for Adult Mint Hot Chocolate Christmas Nightcap

  • Creme De Menthe
  • 2 cups whole milk
  • Semi Sweet Chocolate Chips

How to Make Adult Mint Hot Chocolate Christmas Nightcap

  1. In a medium saucepan, heat 2 cups of whole milk over medium heat.
  2. Add 4 ounces of semi-sweet chocolate chips and 1 ounce of dark chocolate chips and stir continuously until melted and smooth.
  3. Remove from heat and stir in 1/4 cup of peppermint syrup (or more, to taste).
  4. (For adult version) Gently stir in 2 ounces of peppermint schnapps or crème de menthe.
  5. (For kids version) Add an additional 1/4 cup of peppermint syrup.
  6. Pour into festive mugs and garnish with whipped cream, crushed candy canes, and a sprig of mint (optional).

Chef's Tip for Extra Flavor

Want to unlock deeper, more complex flavors? Try toasting your whole spices before grinding them, or blooming ground spices in a little warm oil to enhance their aroma. Deglazing your pan with a bit of stock, wine, or even water after browning ingredients can capture those tasty caramelized bits, adding richness to your dish.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

5 g

Sugar

300g

Fat

93g

Carbs

31g