Frozen Sleigh Ride Cocoa
A rich and creamy cocoa with a twist of mint and a frosty blue color, perfect for winter gatherings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups whole milk (or your preferred milk)
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup white chocolate chips
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract
- Blue food coloring
- Whipped cream (for topping)
- Edible silver sprinkles or blue sugar crystals
- Optional: Snowflake-shaped marshmallows
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, combine the milk and heavy cream over medium heat. Heat until steaming but not boiling.
- Add the white chocolate chips, stirring constantly until completely melted and smooth.
- Stir in the vanilla extract and peppermint extract for that frosty, minty undertone.
- Add 2-3 drops of blue food coloring and mix until the cocoa turns a frosty blue hue. Adjust the color as desired.
- Pour the cocoa into mugs.
- Top each mug with a swirl of whipped cream. Sprinkle with edible silver sprinkles or blue sugar crystals for a shimmering icy effect.
- Optional: Add snowflake-shaped marshmallows or a candy cane stir stick for extra flair.
- Sip this magical drink as you imagine gliding across snowy landscapes on a sleigh ride under the stars.
Notes
Serve with warm chocolate chip cookies or holiday spice cookies for the perfect cozy atmosphere.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: hot cocoa, winter drink, festive beverage, creamy cocoa, holiday recipe
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