Peppermint Hot Chocolate

Ingredients

• 1.5 oz Peppermint Schnapps
• 6 oz Hot Chocolate
• Candy cane · optional garnish

Method

1. 1

   Warm the glass by filling it with hot water, then discard.

2. 2

   Heat the hot chocolate until steaming.

3. 3

   Add the peppermint schnapps to the warmed glass.

4. 4

   Pour in the hot chocolate and stir gently.

5. 5

   Garnish with a candy cane.

The Story

Peppermint and chocolate is one of the most recognizable holiday flavor pairs, and spiking hot chocolate with peppermint schnapps is a simple way to bring it to the bar. It is a staple of ski lodges and holiday parties.