Hot Mint Cocoa

Submitted by Mia in Germany

"I love the combination of mint and cocoa. When I saw a chai recipe with cocoa in it, I had the idea of just combining mint tea with cocoa and ended up with this. Instead of peppermint schnapps you can use mint extract, but as I don't have mint extract I don't know how much of it you need. If you don't want the alcohol, just boil the cocoa for one more minute after adding the schnapps."

 

• Ready In: 10mins
• Ingredients: 7
• Yields: 1 cup
• Serves: 1

ingredients

• 1 cup water
• 1 tablespoon cocoa, powder
• 1⁄4 ounce dark chocolate
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 2 sprigs of fresh mint, or
• 1 tea bag, peppermint
• 1 tablespoon peppermint schnapps

directions

1. In a saucepan, combine water, cocoa powder, mint sprigs or teabag, honey and dark chocolate.
2. Bring to a boil and simmer for about 5 minutes.
3. Stir in peppermint schnaps (or extract, if using).
4. Strain into a mug.
5. Enjoy!

Reviews

[Annacia]

Now this is the way to start off the day, lol. I made this for myself and DS this morning. Used bittersweet chocolate and subbed in peppermint extract for the alcohol in his and Lipton herbal peppermint tea. It snowed all night and the only thing missing with the cocoa this morning was a fireplace to sit by. This is wonderful Mis. :D

 

[queenbeatrice]

I used mint chocolate chips and mint flavored tea along with mint extract in lieu of shnapps as I was making this for my young niece;) She really enjoyed it.

 

[Outta Here]

This is really very rich and delicious. I used dark chocolate chips along with the cocoa powder, and a peppermint green tea bag. I subbed 1/2 teaspoon extract for the schnapps. I might use all milk or half milk/half water next time for added creaminess. Made for Winter 2010 Comfort Cafe game.