HOLIDAY PEPPERMINT MOCHA

Holiday Peppermint Mocha image

Make spirits bright with a minty mocha to share under the mistletoe or around the piano. I've also stirred in coffee liqueur instead of peppermint. -Lauren Brien-Wooster, South Lake Tahoe, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 10m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

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Ingredients

4 cups 2% milk
8 packets instant hot cocoa mix
1-1/2 cups brewed espresso or double-strength dark roast coffee
3/4 cup peppermint schnapps liqueur or 1 teaspoon peppermint extract plus 3/4 cup additional brewed espresso
Whipped cream, optional

Steps:

In a large saucepan, heat milk over medium heat until bubbles form around sides of pan. Add cocoa mix; whisk until blended. Add espresso and heat through., Remove from heat; stir in liqueur. If desired, serve with whipped cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 197 calories, Fat 6g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 234mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (18g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.