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Mint Hot Chocolate
Mint hot chocolate is just as delicious as traditional hot chocolate, but with a fun twist. Creamy mint hot chocolate is the perfect festive treat for a cold winter day.
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Mint hot chocolate is a decadent holiday treat that is the perfect way to help you get into the holiday spirit. Made with peppermint extract, white chocolate, and milk, this adorable mint green drink is the perfect way to warm up on a cold evening.
Looking for more hot chocolate recipes to stay cozy and celebrate the holiday season? Try making Hot Chocolate Mix, Baileys Hot Chocolate, and Frozen Hot Chocolate.
Mint Hot Chocolate Ingredients
You will need:
- 2½ cups whole milk
- 1½ cups heavy cream
- 1¼ teaspoons peppermint extract
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1¼ cups white chocolate chips
- 3 to 4 drops green food coloring
- Canned whipped topping, for garnish
- ¼ cup mint chocolate candies, crushed or finely chopped Andes mint, peppermint patties, or any other mint chocolate candies (optional garnish)
Substitutions and Additions
PINK VERSION: If you want a pink version of the drink, you can substitute the green food coloring for 2-3 drops of red food coloring. You can also substitute the mint chocolate candies for crushed peppermint candies.
CHOCOLATE CHIPS: You can use any white chocolate chips, but the Ghirardelli chips melt beautifully.
TOPPING: You can also substitute mini marshmallows for whipped cream. Add chocolate shavings or a candy cane for even more decadence. You could even garnish your drinks with fresh mint leaves if you want to be extra fancy.
ALCOHOLIC VERSION: If you’d like to turn this into a grown-up drink, add a shot of peppermint schnapps to your mug along with the hot chocolate.
How to Make Mint Hot Chocolate
PRO TIP: You can make this drink a day in advance and store it, ungarnished, in the fridge until you are ready to serve.
STEP ONE: Using a 4 to 5-quart heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium heat, add the whole milk, heavy cream, peppermint extract, and vanilla. Heat for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
STEP TWO: Add the white chocolate chips and stir continuously until the chips have completely melted. Remove from the heat.
PRO TIP: The chocolate can settle at the bottom of the pot. To avoid burning your homemade hot cocoa, make sure to cook it over medium heat and stir continuously.
STEP THREE: Stir in the green food coloring.
STEP FOUR: Pour into the glasses/mugs. Swirl generously with the canned whipped topping and sprinkle with the crushed mint chocolate candies. Serve while nice and warm.
PRO TIP: A pretty glass mug would show off the lovely minty color of this drink nicely.
How to Serve Mint Hot Chocolate
Curl up with a warm mug of this creamy mint hot chocolate for a special treat. A perfect companion for watching Christmas movies or decorating the Christmas tree, you could top your drink with a handful of mini marshmallows and a spoonful of whipped cream. You could even bake up a batch of holiday cookies for a sweet treat on the side.
Storage
IN THE FRIDGE: Store the ungarnished white peppermint hot chocolate in a drink container in the refrigerator. Reheat either on the stovetop or in the microwave. This drink is also pretty tasty served cold if you prefer.
IN THE FREEZER: We do not recommend freezing this easy hot chocolate. It is best made fresh.
Mint hot chocolate is the perfect festive treat for a cold winter day during the holiday season. This white chocolate version is just as delicious as traditional hot chocolate, but with a fun twist. Get cozy with a cup of this creamy mint hot chocolate!
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Can I use non-dairy milk in this creamy hot chocolate recipe?
This delicious hot chocolate would be yummy with non-dairy options such as soy milk, almond milk, or coconut milk instead of regular milk.
Can I store leftovers of this white chocolate mint hot chocolate?
This homemade version of white hot chocolate will keep in the fridge for up to a day in a sealed jar.
Is there caffeine in this white hot chocolate?
Since white chocolate chips do not have any caffeine, this drink is completely caffeine free and would be a great choice to drink at bedtime.
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Mint Hot Chocolate
Mint hot chocolate is just as delicious as traditional hot chocolate, but with a fun twist. Creamy mint hot chocolate is the perfect festive treat for a cold winter day.
Ingredients
- 2½ cups whole milk
- 1½ cups heavy cream
- 1¼ teaspoons peppermint extract
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1¼ cups white chocolate chips
- 3 to 4 drops green food coloring
- Canned whipped topping for garnish
- ¼ cup mint chocolate candies crushed or finely chopped Andes mint, peppermint patties, or any other mint chocolate candies (optional garnish)
Instructions
- Using a 4 to 5-quart heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium heat, add the whole milk, heavy cream, peppermint extract, and vanilla. Heat for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add the white chocolate chips and stir continuously until the chips have completely melted. Remove from the heat.
- Stir in the green food coloring.
- Pour into the glasses/mugs. Swirl generously with the canned whipped topping and sprinkle with the crushed mint chocolate candies. Serve while nice and warm.
Notes
You can make this drink a day in advance and store it, ungarnished, in the fridge until you are ready to serve.
The chocolate can settle at the bottom of the pot. To avoid burning your homemade hot cocoa, make sure to cook it over medium heat and stir continuously.
A pretty glass mug would show off the lovely minty color of this drink nicely.
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