Peppermint Hot Chocolate - Easy Holiday Drinks

I'm super excited to share this holiday drink recipe with you as this year comes to an end. Winter always reminds me of hot chocolate and snow. I love making peppermint hot chocolate during the holidays.  This 'Peppermint Hot Chocolate' recipe is made of peppermint tea and real cocoa, it's sweet and cozy with a hint of holiday mintiness. Impress your guest with this wonderful holiday drink recipe. Give it a try! 

Peppermint Hot Chocolate 

serves 2  total cooking time:10 mins

ingredients

• 1/4 cup of milk + 3 cups of milk
• 2 tbsp cocoa powder
• 4 tbsp white sugar
• 1/4 tsp vanilla sugar
• 2 mint tea bags

ingredients for whipped cream

• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1/2 tsp vanilla sugar

directions

1. first make the whipped cream, in a stand mixer, add heavy cream and vanilla sugar 
2. whipped on medium until fluffy, about 4 minutes, when done, place in the fridge
3. measure out cocoa, white sugar, and vanilla sugar in a small bowl
4. in a saucepan warm 1/4 cup of milk on low heat 
5. whisk in cocoa powder, sugar, and vanilla sugar 
6. whisk until smooth
7. add mint tea bags, let steep for 2 minutes
8. add 3 cups of milk, warm on medium
9. pour into glasses and top with whipped cream and nutmeg 

enjoy!

Merry Christmas! Happy Holidays!

                                  

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