SKINNY PEPPERMINT HOT COCOA
Yield: 1 Mug
Prep: 10 min
Peppermint and chocolate are a classic winter pairing that always feels festive and refreshing.
This Skinny Peppermint Hot Cocoa keeps the rich chocolate flavor you love while using lighter ingredients for a cozy drink that feels a little less indulgent. A splash of peppermint adds a cool, candy-cane twist that makes every sip bright and cheerful.
Warm, minty, and smooth, it’s a perfect treat for chilly winter days.
INGREDIENTS
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¾ cup almond milk
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2 Tbsp mint syrup
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light whipped cream.
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1 Tbsp cocoa powder
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2 espresso shots
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½ candy cane, crushed
MINT SYRUP
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1 cup boiling water
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½ cup sugar
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1 Tbsp mint extract
DIRECTIONS
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Make the mint syrup by mixing together boiling water, sugar and mint extract. Set aside.
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Add milk, cocoa powder & mint syrup to mug, then microwave 1-2 minutes. Stir well before and after microwaving.
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While the milk mixture is still in the microwave, pour Brentwood espresso shots. Add shots to the milk mixture then top with whipped cream and crushed candy canes.
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