Description
Indulgent boozy peppermint mocha coffee blends rich espresso with creamy chocolate and peppermint liqueur. Festive holiday cocktail promises warming comfort and spirited cheer for winter gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (240 ml) freshly brewed coffee
- 2 tbsps (15 g) cocoa powder or 1 oz (30 g) melted dark chocolate
- 2 tbsps (30 ml) peppermint schnapps
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) coffee liqueur (e.g., Kahlua)
- 2 tbsps (30 ml) heavy cream or milk
- ½ tsp (2.5 g) granulated sugar or sweetener
- whipped cream
- crushed candy canes or peppermint candies
- chocolate shavings or cocoa powder
Instructions
- Chocolate Fusion: Dissolve cocoa powder or melt chocolate into a small portion of steaming coffee, whisking vigorously until achieving a silky, lump-free consistency, creating a rich chocolate base.
- Coffee Integration: Combine the chocolate mixture with remaining hot coffee, stirring thoroughly to create a uniform dark foundation, then introduce peppermint schnapps and Irish cream liqueur, blending the spirits seamlessly with the coffee’s robust flavor profile.
- Luxurious Topping: Crown the beverage with a generous dollop of freshly whipped cream, completely covering the coffee’s surface, then artfully sprinkle crushed peppermint candies or candy cane fragments across the cream’s peaks.
- Final Flourish: Optional enhancement includes dusting with additional cocoa powder or chocolate shavings for visual and flavor complexity, ensuring a festive and indulgent presentation.
- Serving: Present immediately while the coffee remains steaming hot and the cream sits elegantly atop the spirited libation, inviting immediate enjoyment of this decadent winter cocktail.
Notes
- Choose High-Quality Ingredients: Select premium cocoa powder, fresh coffee beans, and top-shelf liqueurs to elevate the drink’s overall taste and complexity.
- Control Alcohol Intensity: Adjust peppermint schnapps and Irish cream quantities based on personal preference, ensuring a balanced and smooth flavor profile.
- Whip Cream Technique: Whip cream just before serving to maintain peak freshness and create a light, airy texture that complements the rich coffee base.
- Temperature Matters: Serve immediately while coffee is steaming hot to preserve the drink’s optimal flavor and prevent cream from melting too quickly.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Drinks, Cocktails
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 15 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg