Enjoy the flavors of the season with this decadent peppermint chocolate cocktail! It’s perfect for a cozy evening in front of the fire or serve this festive drink at your holiday party! See the notes for how to make this alcohol free.

Serves: 1
Total Time: 2 minutes

a mug of Peppermint cocoa cocktail on a counter next to bowls of toppings

Ingredients:

hot cocoa
peppermint schnapps
optional toppings:
- marshmallows
- whipped cream
- chocolate syrup
- candy cane (whole and/or crushed)

Get the full printable instructions with measurements at the bottom of the post in the recipe card.

Start with your choice of hot cocoa or try our Slow Cooker Hot Cocoa. Pour an 8 oz serving into a mug. Stir in 1 1/2 oz of peppermint schnapps and finish with your favorite toppings. So yummy!

Tips:

To make this drink without alcohol, substitute 1/4 tsp of peppermint extract for the peppermint schnapps.

Peppermint Cocoa Cocktail

Enjoy the flavors of the season with this decadent peppermint chocolate cocktail! It's perfect for a cozy evening in front of the fire or serve this festive drink at your holiday party! See the notes for how to make this alcohol free.

Beth

Prep Time 2

Total Time 2

Servings

Ingredients

8 oz hot cocoa (try our Slow Cooker Hot Cocoa)
1 ½ oz peppermint schnapps

Optional Toppings

marshmallows
whipped cream
chocolate syrup
candy cane whole and/or crushed

Instructions

Start with your choice of hot cocoa or try our Slow Cooker Hot Cocoa. Pour an 8 oz serving into a mug. Stir in 1 1/2 oz of peppermint schnapps and finish with your favorite toppings. So yummy!