Holiday Peppermint Mocha
“Make spirits bright with a minty mocha to share under the mistletoe or around the piano. I’ve also stirred in coffee liqueur instead of peppermint.” —Lauren Brien-Wooster, South Lake Tahoe, California
| Servings | Cook Time |
| 8servings | 10minutes |
| Servings |
| 8servings |
| Cook Time |
| 10minutes |
Ingredients
- 4 cups 2% milk
- 8 packets instant hot cocoa mix
- 1-1/2 cups brewed espresso or double-strength dark roast coffee
- 3/4 cup peppermint schnapps liqueur 1 teaspoon peppermint extract plus 3/4 cup additional brewed espresso
- whipped cream optional
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Instructions
- In a large saucepan, heat milk over medium heat until bubbles form around sides of pan. Add cocoa mix; whisk until blended. Add espresso and heat through.
- Remove from heat; stir in liqueur. If desired, serve with whipped cream.
Recipe Notes
Nutrition Facts
3/4 cup: 197 calories, 6g fat (4g saturated fat), 10mg cholesterol, 234mg sodium, 22g carbohydrate (18g sugars, 1g fiber), 5g protein.
