Santa’s Chocolate-Peppermint Cup

Whether Santa slides down the chimney or the banister, he’s going to love this minty hot chocolate! I don’t condone drinking and driving, so Santa’s going to have to put his feet up and rest after he’s sipped this. I created it just for him - and for you! 

Santa’s Chocolate-Peppermint Cup:

For each 8-oz. mug, have ready:

2 heaping tbsp. (30 mL, heaping) Nicole Parton’s Hot Chocolate Mix

Boiling water, as needed

1-to-2 tbsp. (15-to-30 mL) evaporated milk or heavy cream 

1-¼ oz. (36 mL) Irish Cream Liqueur (see Note)

⅛ tsp. (0.6 mL) peppermint extract

Whipping cream, as desired

Red and green candy sprinkles, as garnish (see Further Note)

⅛ tsp. (0.6 mL)  chocolate shot, as garnish

1 unwrapped candy cane, as a stir-stick

The reason why Santa’s chubby!

Add Hot Chocolate Mix to heat-proof mug with enough evaporated milk or heavy cream to make a smooth paste. Pour in boiling water to fill mug ⅔ full, mixing well. Stir in Irish Cream and peppermint extract. Spritz with whipping cream - lots of whipping cream! Top with sprinkles and a little chocolate shot. Pop in a candy cane. 

Note: No Irish Cream liqueur? Make your own! It’s delicious!

Further Note: No holiday-season sprinkles? Instead, place broken bits of candy cane inside two plastic bags, tapping the canes lightly to break them further as a garnish.