Description
Chocolate meets coffee in this irresistible boozy peppermint mocha coffee that combines rich espresso with creamy chocolate liqueur. Mint and rum create a festive holiday drink perfect for warming cold evenings and celebrating seasonal cheer you’ll savor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (240 ml) coffee, freshly brewed
- 2 tbsps (15 g) cocoa powder or 1 oz (30 g) dark chocolate, melted
- 2 tbsps (30 ml) peppermint schnapps
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) coffee liqueur, Kahlua (optional)
- ½ tsp (2.5 g) granulated sugar or sweetener (optional)
- 2 tbsps (30 ml) heavy cream or milk (optional)
- whipped cream
- candy canes or peppermint candies, crushed
- chocolate shavings or cocoa powder
Instructions
- Brew Foundation: Fill a substantial mug with piping hot coffee, establishing a robust liquid canvas for the decadent concoction.
- Chocolate Infusion: Whisk cocoa powder or melted chocolate into the coffee, creating a velvety smooth chocolate base that eliminates any potential clumping and guarantees a luxurious consistency.
- Spirited Enhancement: Gently incorporate peppermint schnapps, allowing the cool minty liqueur to dance through the rich chocolate undertones, transforming the ordinary coffee into an extraordinary winter libation.
- Creamy Crescendo: Top the beverage with a billowing cloud of whipped cream, ensuring it creates a luscious, pillowy crown that gradually melds with the warm liquid beneath.
- Festive Finale: Sprinkle crushed candy canes across the whipped cream surface, introducing a playful crunch and delivering a visually stunning presentation that captures the essence of holiday indulgence.
- Final Touch: Artfully drizzle chocolate syrup in an elegant zigzag pattern, adding a final layer of complexity and visual drama to this sophisticated cocktail-inspired coffee experience.
Notes
- Control Chocolate Intensity: Adjust cocoa powder or melted chocolate quantity based on personal preference, ensuring balanced richness without overwhelming sweetness.
- Prevent Cream Deflation: Chill whipped cream and serving mug beforehand to maintain its fluffy texture and prevent rapid melting when added to hot coffee.
- Schnapps Selection Strategy: Choose high-quality peppermint schnapps with smooth mint flavor; lower-quality spirits can introduce harsh alcohol notes that disrupt the drink’s delicate balance.
- Garnish with Precision: Crush candy canes just before serving to preserve crisp texture and prevent moisture absorption, which can make the topping soggy and less appealing.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Drinks, Cocktails
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 15 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg