A delicious cup of hot cocoa is the best way to warm up on cool winter evenings, so we added a hint of peppermint and Irish cream to make this classic drink into a fabulous after-dinner dessert drink! This recipe is not only rich and chocolaty, but you can easily whip it up in 5 minutes or less!
- 6 oz. Whole Milk
- 1.5 Tbsp. Sweetened Cocoa Powder
- Whipped Cream
- 1-2 oz. Bailey's Irish Cream
- Chocolate Chips
- Peppermint Sugar
Combine the milk and the sweetened cocoa powder in a medium sized pot over low heat until the mixture is both warmed and fully combined.
Pour your warmed cocoa mixture into a Merry & Bright Christmas Mug.
Measure out the amount of Bailey's Irish Cream you would like to add and pour it into the cocoa mixture.
Add a heaping serving of whipped cream to the top of your hot cocoa mug.
Get creative with your toppings! We wanted to add a fun holiday flavor to our hot cocoa, so we topped our whipped cream with some peppermint sugar for a delicious but mild candy cane flavor. We also wanted to add a little more chocolate (who doesn't?!), so we added some dark chocolate chips too.
Dress up your Merry & Bright Christmas Mug by adding a Stag Stir Stick and a Silver Paper Straw for a fun and festive look!
Keep plenty of extra Irish Peppermint Hot Cocoa on hand in a carafe for guests to enjoy all evening.
Looking for more Cozy Christmas inspiration? Be sure to check out our DIY Hot Cocoa Bar and our Cozy Christmas Dinner Party, plus our DIY Chalkboard Wood Slice Ornament ideas!