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Naughty Peppermint Hot Cocoa

An easy to make, adult friendly hot cocoa.
Course Drinks
Cuisine American
Keyword dessert, hot chocolate, hot cocoa
Servings 2 people

Ingredients

Simple Syrup

  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/2 cup Granulated sugar

Hot Cocoa

  • 3 oz Peppermint Schnapps
  • 3 oz Chocolate Liqueur
  • 5 tbsp Unsweetened Cocoa
  • 1 cup milk
  • 3 tbsp sugar
  • 1/2 cup crushed peppermint

Instructions

Simple Syrup

  • Add sugar and water to small saucepan over medium heat.
  • Stir until sugar is dissolved.
  • Allow to cool, the pour into glass jar. Refrigerate for up to a month.

Peppermint Hot Cocoa

  • Dip the rims of the mugs into the simple syrup and then into the crushed candy canes.
  • Set the mugs to the side.
  • Add milk, cocoa and sugar to a saucepan over medium heat.
  • Stir until cocoa and sugar are dissolved, and the mixture is warm.
  • Remove from the heat, do not let it simmer.
  • Add peppermint schnapps & chocolate liqueur.
  • Pour into mugs. Garnish with whipped cream, and sprinkle with crushed candy canes. Enjoy!