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December 17, 2011

Recipe: Kahlua Peppermint Mocha Hot Chocolate

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Kahlua Peppermint Mocha Hot Chocolate is the best kind of beverage to enjoy on a chilly day!

Cup of hot chocolate on festive napkins with peppermint sticks
As much as I don’t enjoy winter, I do have to say I love hot, cozy beverages. You can’t really truly enjoy a hot chocolate in the middle of the summer, unless you try a frozen hot chocolate, but hot chocolate on a cold, winter day can do just the trick to take the chill off.

I found the perfect way to add a little more “festive” to my favorite winter drink. KahlúaPeppermint Mocha. I love all the many flavors of Kahlua, but this one is the best for the winter season. I’m all about festive cocktails this time of year. Peppermint Mocha Hot Chocolate is sure to top my list as a favorite, sit by the fire, snuggle up with a good book, kind of drink.

I love how adding a splash of this variety of Kahlua can turn an ordinary day into a festive occasion. Make yourself a mug today or create your own recipe using Kahlúa Peppermint Mocha. The Kahlúa Facebook page can help you figure out just how to best enjoy your hot chocolate and your company. Whatever you chose to do, take some time to relax and unwind this holiday season. Enjoy!

mug of hot chocolate on festive Christmas napkins

mug of hot chocolate on festive Christmas napkins
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Kahlua Peppermint Mocha Hot Chocolate

A fun and festive way to drink hot chocolate on a chilly day!
Course Beverage
Keyword cocktail, hot chocolate, peppermint
Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings 1
Author Kristen

Ingredients

  • 1 part Kahlua Peppermint Mocha
  • 2 parts Whole Milk
  • 1 part Drinking Chocolate

Instructions

  • Bring milk to a simmer. Whisk in drinking hot chocolate. Simmer for 30 seconds while stirring. Add Kahlua Peppermint Mocha.
  • Garnish with peppermint stick and marshmallows or whipped cream.(If you are out of drinking chocolate, simply add one part Kahlua Peppermint Mocha to your favorite hot chocolate or coffee.)

Check out these recipes for more festive drinks:

  • St Nick’s Eggnog by The Incredible Egg
  • Spiced Mulled Wine by The Forked Spoon
  • Hot Buttered Rum Cocktail by Dine & Dish
  • Rumchata Spiked Coffee by Hungry Girl por Vida

Disclosure: Thank you to Kahlua for providing the ingredients to make this delicious drink! All opinions expressed are my own.

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Filed Under: Beverages, Previous Tagged With: alcohol, beverage, cocktail, food, hot chocolate, kahlua, mocha, peppermint

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  1. Averie @ Love Veggies and Yoga says

    December 17, 2011 at 5:42 pm

    Ohhhh boy this looks so good. Chocolate, kahlua, peppermint…you can’t go wrong!

    Kahlua and Baileys are two of my BFFs 🙂

    Reply
  2. Jen at The Three Little Piglets says

    December 17, 2011 at 5:53 pm

    I haven’t seen this yet, but peppermint is one of my favorite flavors of the holiday season!

    Reply
  3. Amy @ uTryIt says

    December 17, 2011 at 6:40 pm

    Didn’t know there’s such a flavor until now! Sounds super delicious and got all ingredient/flavor I love. 😛 Wish you and your family a wonderful Holiday Season!

    Reply
  4. TidyMom says

    December 17, 2011 at 7:36 pm

    Oh I could go for one of those tonight!

    Reply
  5. Debbi Does Dinner Healthy says

    December 17, 2011 at 7:58 pm

    That sounds awesome! Might have to make a trip to the liquor store pretty soon, thanks!

    Reply
  6. Nisrine M. says

    December 17, 2011 at 8:27 pm

    Delicious grown up hot chocolate.

    I could go for it right this minute and every day for the rest of this winter.

    Reply
  7. Natalie says

    December 17, 2011 at 8:49 pm

    I absolutely love your pictures! And, the drink looks absolutely fantastic, too. Merry Christmas!

    Reply
  8. TheFromagette says

    December 17, 2011 at 8:54 pm

    I’ve had it! Just on the rocks mostly… and it is indeed GOOD stuff!

    Reply
  9. jacqueline says

    December 17, 2011 at 9:10 pm

    Dearest sweet Kristen, this is really really yummie! I am gonna make this. 🙂 Thanks so much for sharing. Have a beautiful sunday sweet friend. Wishing you a wonderful festive time with your friends and family!! Love to you!

    Reply
  10. Living The Sweet Life says

    December 17, 2011 at 10:06 pm

    Oh my wow!! YUM. lol, I know none of that resembled any form of a real sentence, but what I mean to say, is this sounds delicious 🙂

    Reply
  11. Sylvie @ Gourmande in the Kitchen says

    December 18, 2011 at 12:39 am

    I haven’t seen this one yet but it sounds like it would be pretty darn good!

    Reply
  12. Lori @ RecipeGirl says

    December 18, 2011 at 9:16 am

    Kahlua Peppermint?? Love it! I’m going to be on the hunt for this one for sure!

    Reply
  13. Megan's Cookin' says

    December 18, 2011 at 9:26 am

    I found this Kahlua and loved it. I used mine to make a drink called Reindeer’s Breath. 🙂

    Reply
  14. Rachel @ Not Rachael Ray says

    December 18, 2011 at 10:28 am

    Oh I saw this type of Kahlua at the store and *almost* bought it! This drink looks fabulous!

    Reply
  15. Stephen Mills says

    December 18, 2011 at 12:03 pm

    I haven’t seen this yet I know none of that resembled any form of a real sentence, but what I mean to say, is this sounds delicious, great post, i like it very much.

    Reply
  16. Nancy Wyatt says

    December 18, 2011 at 12:05 pm

    Yummo! Thanks for sharing this sista!

    Reply
  17. Lea @gourmetmommy.com says

    December 18, 2011 at 7:28 pm

    Heading to Montana for the holidays…this is going to be the perfect treat after a day on the slopes! Thanks!

    Reply
  18. sherri in tn says

    December 21, 2011 at 9:07 pm

    This sounds like it would be wonderful to have a drink on a cold Christmas night. I want to try this the 25th, thank you.

    Reply
  19. sonaly says

    September 9, 2014 at 7:38 am

    PEPPERMINT CHOCOLATE This is pure delight for your taste buds.
    great flavour

    Reply

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