Winter Crystal Mint Cocoa
A creamy and festive hot cocoa with a refreshing mint flavor and a beautiful blue hue, 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
- 3 cups whole milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 6 oz white chocolate (chopped or chips)
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar (optional)
- 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
- A drop of blue food coloring
- Whipped cream (for garnish)
- Blue edible shimmer or glitter (for sparkle)
- Crushed candy canes or white chocolate shavings (optional, for topping)
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, combine milk and heavy cream over medium heat. Warm until steaming but not boiling, stirring occasionally.
- Reduce the heat to low and stir in the white chocolate, whisking constantly until melted and smooth.
- Stir in the peppermint extract and blue food coloring until the cocoa has a frosty blue hue. Adjust the sweetness with sugar if needed.
- Pour the cocoa into mugs. Top with a generous swirl of whipped cream.
- Dust with blue edible shimmer or glitter for a frosty, sparkling finish. Sprinkle crushed candy canes or white chocolate shavings on top for extra festive flair.
Notes
For the best presentation, serve in clear mugs to showcase the beautiful blue color. Pair with snacks like cookies or brownies for a complete experience.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mug
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: hot cocoa, winter drink, mint cocoa, festive beverage
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