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
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Ingredients for Adult Mint Hot Chocolate Christmas Nightcap

  • 2 ounces of Crème de Menthe
  • 2 cups of whole milk
  • 4 ounces of semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1 ounce of dark chocolate chips
  • 1/4 cup of peppermint syrup
  • 2 ounces of peppermint schnapps
  • Whipped cream (for garnish, as needed)
  • Crushed candy canes (for garnish, as needed)
  • Sprig of mint (for garnish, as needed)

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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).

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

5 g

Sugar

300g

Fat

93g

Carbs

31g

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Adult Mint Hot Chocolate Christmas Nightcap?

Adult Mint Hot Chocolate Christmas Nightcap takes about 35 minutes from start to finish — roughly 10 minutes to prepare and 25 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Adult Mint Hot Chocolate Christmas Nightcap?

Adult Mint Hot Chocolate Christmas Nightcap has approximately 820.6 calories per serving, with about 22 g protein, 31 g carbohydrates and 48 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Adult Mint Hot Chocolate Christmas Nightcap?

The key ingredients for Adult Mint Hot Chocolate Christmas Nightcap are Creme De Menthe, Milk, Semi Sweet Chocolate Chips, 1 ounce of dark chocolate chips, 1/4 cup of peppermint syrup, 2 ounces of peppermint schnapps. See the full list with measurements above.

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