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The Peppermint Pole

A cozy spiked hot chocolate with peppermint schnapps, topped with whipped cream and candy cane.

Total time
10 min
Serves
1
Difficulty
Medium
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The Peppermint Pole
As seen on Episode 253

The preparation

4 steps, about 10 minutes start to finish.

  1. 01

    Prepare hot chocolate.

  2. 02

    Combine peppermint schnapps and vodka in a mug.

  3. 03

    Pour hot chocolate over the spirits and stir.

  4. 04

    Top with whipped cream and crushed candy cane.

lightbulb The chef's notes

“Stir the schnapps and vodka into the hot chocolate while it's still hot so the alcohol warms through and blends. Add the whipped cream only at the very end, or it just melts into the surface.”

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