Peppermint Kahlua Mocha recipe

Peppermint Kahlua Mocha

A perfect drink for when it's cold outside, and there's no better way to get warm than with a hot drink. The holidays are a great excuse to treat yourself to something delicious, so this time of year, I like to add something extra special to my coffee.

This Peppermint Kahlua Mocha is the perfect holiday treat when you want something other than just a cup of coffee or hot chocolate. It's a dessert drink – and a perfect one as far as I'm concerned.

The drink starts as a regular mocha made from coffee, milk, and hot cocoa. You can use your favorite ready-made cocoa mix or a homemade one; both are good. When the basic mocha is ready, add a dash of peppermint schnapps and a generous splash of Kahlua.

I admit it is not the most original flavor combination. But these are some of my favorite holiday flavors, and they always get me in the mood.

The resulting drink contains just enough peppermint flavor for me to get into the Christmas spirit without the coffee and chocolate flavor being overpowered in the drink.

It tastes great, especially when topped off with whipped cream and pinned a peppermint stick to the rim – and even more so when sipped next to a Christmas tree decorated with colored lights.

Recipe for 1 person:

• 125 ml hot coffee
• 125 ml hot milk
• 60ml Kahlua
• 30 ml peppermint schnapps
• 3 tablespoons hot cocoa mix

Combine all ingredients in a large mug and stir well. Finish with whipped cream and peppermint stick (for the Christmas tree).

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