Holiday Peppermint Mocha

Name: Holiday Peppermint Mocha
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 8 servings.
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 or 1 teaspoon peppermint extract plus 3/4 cup additional brewed espresso; Whipped cream, optional

TOTAL TIME: Prep/Total Time: 10 min. YIELD: 8 servings.

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

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 or 1 teaspoon peppermint extract plus 3/4 cup additional brewed espresso
Whipped cream, optional

Directions

1. 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.
2. Remove from heat; stir in liqueur. If desired, serve with whipped cream.

Nutrition Facts

3/4 cup: 197 calories, 6g fat (4g saturated fat), 10mg cholesterol, 234mg sodium, 22g carbohydrate (18g sugars, 1g fiber), 5g protein.

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