Peppermint Hot Chocolate
Nothing says Christmas quite like peppermint and chocolate 🍫🎄
This Peppermint Hot Chocolate Mocktail is cozy, festive, and perfect for chilly nights, family movie marathons, or a sweet alcohol-free treat.
Ingredients
- 4 cups milk dairy or non-dairy
- ¼ cup cocoa powder
- ¼ cup granulated sugar or to taste
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 drops peppermint extract 1 drop per serving — very important!
- Whipped cream for topping
- Crushed candy canes or peppermint pieces for garnish
Instructions
- In a saucepan over medium heat, warm the milk until steaming (do not boil).
- Whisk in cocoa powder and sugar until fully dissolved.
- Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract.
- Divide hot chocolate evenly between 4 mugs.
- Add 1 drop peppermint extract to each mug and stir.
- Top with whipped cream and sprinkle with crushed candy canes.
- Serve warm and enjoy immediately.
Notes
Tips:
Peppermint extract is very strong — 1 drop per mug is perfect.
For extra richness, replace 1 cup of milk with heavy cream or coconut milk.
Make it dairy-free with almond, oat, or coconut milk.
Peppermint extract is very strong — 1 drop per mug is perfect.
For extra richness, replace 1 cup of milk with heavy cream or coconut milk.
Make it dairy-free with almond, oat, or coconut milk.