Boozy Peppermint Mocha
This Christmas, get a little drunk and festive with a Boozy Peppermint Mocha, a cocktail that blends the rich flavors of chocolate with smooth, creamy Irish cream and Kahlua. It’s the perfect combination to warm up your holiday evenings, offering a delightful twist to your festive celebrations.
This time of year is all about chocolate and peppermint. When it’s freezing outside, we all want to curl up under blankets with our favorite hot chocolate recipe. Well, this is an adult version of hot cocoa. You could call it a peppermint mocha martini. This classic cocktail is made with two different kinds of liqueur and served in a peppermint-rimmed glass.
This peppermint mocha season, make this drink – it will quickly become one of your favorite holiday cocktails. The bright peppermint flavor pairs perfectly with the coffee liqueur and thick heavy cream. It’s a great addition to your Christmas party or when you’re in the mood for a great cocktail in winter. Don’t worry about the cold, dark weather. Grab a good book, make this drink, and enjoy your time.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Ready for the party – This is the perfect drink to serve during the holiday season.
- Rich Chocolate Flavor – The Kahlua and chocolate syrup work together to bring out the chocolate flavors.
- Cozy Drink – This is perfect on a cold winter day.
- It gets you into the holiday spirit – The peppermint flavor is perfectly balanced with the chocolate and coffee liqueur.
Ingredients
The full printable recipe card with measurements and instructions is found at the bottom of the post.
There are just a few simple ingredients in this luxurious cocktail.
- Bailey’s Irish Cream – This adds the perfect amount of zip and creaminess to the drink.
- Kahlua Coffee Liqueur – This makes it taste like a mocha latte.
- Peppermint Extract – This adds the perfect balance of peppermint flavors. A little bit goes a long way.
- Chocolate Syrup – The syrup gives it the rich mocha flavors.
- Heavy Cream – This gives it creaminess; alternatively, you can use whole milk.
- Ice – Use your favorite kind of ice to keep the drink cold.
- Crushed Peppermint Candy Canes
How to Make Boozy Peppermint Mocha
Follow along to learn how to make boozy peppermint mocha!
- Step One: Crush your candy canes into small pieces and spread out onto a small plate.
- Step Two: Use a bit of honey and coat the rim of the cocktail glass.
- Step Three: Dip the rim of the cocktail glass into the crushed candy canes and coat well. Set aside and allow it to set.
- Step Four: Fill each cocktail glass with ice.
- Step Five: Add your liquid ingredients to a cocktail shaker with ice and shake well for about 10 seconds.
- Step Six: Pour into your cocktail glasses. Enjoy!
What to Serve with It
Serve this peppermint mocha recipe at your next holiday party. It will taste delicious with the following party appetizers.
- Eggnog Donuts
- Christmas Punch
- Gingerbread Dip
- Chocolate Covered Peanut Butter Balls
- White Chocolate Elf Fluff
Variations and Substitutions
- Use peppermint schnapps (or your favorite peppermint vodka) instead of peppermint extract.
- Add it to hot cocoa to spike it.
- Instead of chocolate syrup, use your favorite chocolate liqueur.
- Drizzle a bit of chocolate syrup on the inside of the glass. This gives it a layered look.
- Make a Peppermint mocha latte. Add the liqueur to a hot cup of coffee.
- Make your chocolate syrup by melting chocolate chips.
Storage Instructions
I don’t recommend trying to store leftovers. The ingredients will start to separate. This delicious cocktail tastes best when served fresh.
Recipe Tips and Tricks
- Use a blender or food processor to crush the peppermint candies
- Chill the glass first. This will keep your drink cold longer, making it much tastier throughout the night.
- Top with homemade whipped cream. There’s nothing like how that tastes!
- Use your favorite type of ice. Since you will use a cocktail shaker, the kind of ice won’t affect the taste or flavor of this tipsy peppermint mocha cocktail.
What Kind Of Glasses Should I Use?
I suggest serving it in a martini glass. But it will also taste amazing in any cocktail glass that you want.
FAQ
Add mini candy canes to the glass like a straw. Or serve it with a Christmas tree straw. You can also drizzle it with white chocolate syrup or sprinkle chocolate shavings.
Instead of a food processor or blender, place the candy canes in a plastic food storage bag and roll over it with a rolling pin.
Holiday Drinks
Want to make more festive cocktails at home? Here are some of my favorites:
- Spiced Cranberry Punch
- Christmas Punch
- Homemade Eggnog
- Cinnamon Hot Chocolate
- Holiday Sangria
- Grinch Mint Cocktail
- Homemade Kahlua
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Boozy Peppermint Mocha
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Ingredients
- 3 ounces Bailey's Irish Cream
- 3 ounces Kahlua original coffee liqueur
- ½ – 1 tsp peppermint extract
- 1 tbsp chocolate syrup
- 3 ounces heavy cream
- Ice
- Crushed peppermint candy cane and corn syrup for or honey for rimming glasses
Instructions
- Crush your candy canes into small pieces and spread out onto a small plate.
- Use a bit of honey to coat the rim of the cocktail glass.
- Dip the rim of the cocktail glass into the crushed candy canes and coat well. Set aside and allow it to set.
- Fill each cocktail glass with ice.
- Add all of your liquid ingredients into a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake well for about 10 seconds.
- Pour into your cocktail glasses. Enjoy!
Nutrition
The information shown is an estimate provided by an online nutrition calculator. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.
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