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Spiked Peppermint Hot Chocolate is a delicious adult beverage that will warm you up from the inside. Homemade creamy hot chocolate is greeted by a splash of peppermint liqueur.

The perfect way to enjoy this drink is in front of a fire with my Hot Chocolate Cookies.

Spiked Peppermint Hot Chocolate
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1 Spiked Peppermint Hot Chocolate Ingredients
2 How to Make Peppermint Vodka Hot Chocolate
3 Variations
4 FAQs
5 More Delicious Hot Chocolate Recipes
6 Spiked Peppermint Hot Chocolate

Spiked Peppermint Hot Chocolate Ingredients

To make spiked hot chocolate, you will need the following ingredients (see the recipe card below for exact amounts and directions):

  • Milk
  • Heavy cream
  • Milk chocolate
  • Peppermint vodka: You can also substitute peppermint schnapps.
  • Whipped cream
  • Chocolate Syrup, optional
  • Crushed candy cane, optional: I like to take a candy cane, place it in a zip-top bag, and then smash it with a rolling pin or meat mallet.
Adult Hot Chocolate Ingredients

How to Make Peppermint Vodka Hot Chocolate

  1. In a small pot, combine the milk and heavy cream over medium-high heat. Bring it up to a simmer, then reduce the heat to low.
  2. Add in the chocolate and stir until all the chocolate has melted.
  3. Add in the peppermint vodka, then pour it into two cups.
  4. Top with whipped cream, chocolate, and candy canes, or garnish with a marshmallow stir stick.
Homemade Hot Chocolate with Peppermint Vodka

Variations

  • While some people prefer the taste of homemade hot chocolate, you can use a hot chocolate packet with water or milk. 
  • Change it up with different types of liqueur. I like Baileys Irish Cream, RumChata, or even coffee liqueur.

FAQs

Where Do You Find Peppermint Vodka?

I found Smirnoff peppermint vodka at my local liquor store. It is pretty common during the holidays.

What is the Best Chocolate to Use for Hot Chocolate?

I love to use a chocolate that I would like to eat plain. For this recipe, I used the Trader Joe’s milk chocolate bar.

Alcoholic Hot Chocolate

More Delicious Hot Chocolate Recipes

Peppermint Hot Chocolate

Spiked Peppermint Hot Chocolate

Author: Emily Pecoraro
Spiked Peppermint Hot Chocolate is a delicious adult beverage that will warm you up from the inside. Homemade creamy hot chocolate is greeted by a splash of peppermint liqueur.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Hot Chocolate
Cuisine American
Servings 2
Calories 906 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 4 oz milk chocolate chopped
  • 2 oz peppermint vodka
  • Whipped cream
  • Chocolate Syrup optional
  • Crushed candy cane optional

Instructions
 

  • In a small pot, combine the milk and heavy cream over medium-high heat. Bring it up to a simmer, then reduce the heat to low.
  • Add in the chocolate and stir until all the chocolate has melted.
  • Add in the peppermint vodka, then pour it into two cups.
  • Top with whipped cream, chocolate, and candy canes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Calories: 906kcalCarbohydrates: 57gProtein: 10gFat: 68gSaturated Fat: 42gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 19gCholesterol: 155mgSodium: 103mgPotassium: 517mgFiber: 4gSugar: 49gVitamin A: 1998IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 253mgIron: 2mg

The nutrition information is calculated using online nutrition calculators and may not be accurate. It is provided as a general guide only.

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Emily Enchanted

Thursday 4th of August 2022

I love this recipe because it is the perfect way to warm up on a cold day!