{"id":42455,"date":"2025-11-16T03:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-11-16T11:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thatrecipe.com\/?p=42455"},"modified":"2025-11-16T13:00:01","modified_gmt":"2025-11-16T21:00:01","slug":"spiked-peppermint-hot-cocoa-oft","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thatrecipe.com\/spiked-peppermint-hot-cocoa-oft\/","title":{"rendered":"Cozy Peppermint Hot Cocoa with a Grown Up Twist"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Imagine sipping a warm, creamy beverage that transports you to a winter wonderland with the first taste. Now imagine that same sensation, but with an adult twist. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This Peppermint Hot Cocoa combines hot creamy chocolate goodness, with a splash (or two) of mint liqueur for an adult drink that reminds you of your childhood.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Get ready to indulge in this chocolatey treat that will warm your heart and soul.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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This recipe is easy to adjust to your tastes and dietary preferences. Use this recipe as a starting point.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I hereby grant you permission to add more or less sugar or liqueur. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can use dairy free milk for the cocoa or swap in your favorite sugar free substitute. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mint Liqueur and Alcohol Free Substitutes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

We grew up with DeKuyper Creme de Menthe in my family. As a matter of fact we probably had the same bottle for 20 years since it only came out after Thanksgiving dinner to enjoy with the cheese and pies. It was one of several liqueur options, along with homemade Kahlua<\/a>, Amaretto<\/a> and Galliano<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But, you can use a variety of options in this recipe:<\/p>\n\n\n\n