Description
Indulgent holiday “Boozy Peppermint Mocha” blends rich espresso with velvety chocolate and smooth peppermint liqueur. Comforting winter sips will warm cold nights and spark festive cheer for anyone craving a luxurious seasonal treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Coffee Ingredients:
- 1 cup (240 ml) freshly brewed coffee
Chocolate Components:
- 2 tablespoons (15 g) cocoa powder or 1 ounce (30 g) melted dark chocolate
Flavor and Sweetening Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) peppermint schnapps
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) coffee liqueur (e.g., Kahlua)
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) heavy cream or milk
- ½ teaspoon (2.5 g) granulated sugar or sweetener
Garnish Ingredients:
- Whipped cream
- Crushed candy canes or peppermint candies
- Chocolate shavings or cocoa powder
Instructions
- Dissolve rich cocoa powder or melt chocolate into a small portion of steaming coffee, whisking vigorously until achieving a silky, lump-free consistency.
- Pour the remaining hot coffee into the mug and integrate thoroughly, creating a uniform dark base.
- Incorporate peppermint schnapps, allowing the alcohol to mingle with the coffee’s robust flavor profile.
- Gently drizzle in Irish cream liqueur, stirring delicately to maintain a harmonious blend.
- Crown the beverage with a luxurious dollop of freshly whipped cream, ensuring complete coverage of the coffee’s surface.
- Sprinkle crushed peppermint candies or candy cane fragments across the cream’s peaks, introducing a festive and textural element.
- Optional: Dust with additional cocoa powder or chocolate shavings for an enhanced visual and flavor complexity.
- Serve immediately while the coffee remains hot and the cream sits elegantly atop the spirited libation.
Notes
- Customize cocoa intensity by adjusting the amount of cocoa powder or melted chocolate for a richer or lighter chocolate flavor.
- Experiment with different types of coffee, such as espresso or cold brew, to create unique taste variations.
- For a non-alcoholic version, replace the peppermint schnapps with peppermint extract or syrup, adjusting the amount to your taste preference.
- Elevate the presentation by topping with whipped cream, crushed candy canes, or a sprinkle of dark chocolate shavings for extra indulgence.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Drinks, Cocktails
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 30 g
- Sodium: 15 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 52 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg