OK, these are fun little “thanks for coming” treats for your guests. My hot chocolate peppermint shots are a great way to end a night or start the dessert course at your next party. Whether you make your own homemade hot chocolate or buy chocolate milk and heat it up on the stove, this is always a winner.
Feel free to use canned whipped cream or make your own. If you make your own, just add a small teaspoon on top or put the whipped cream in a piping bag with a star tip and top your shots with a swirl.
To make the peppermint “dust”, I take a peppermint stick and put it in a baggie. Zip it closed and then pound on it with a rolling pin or heavy bottom pot to get the finest peppermint dust you can. Lightly sprinkle on top. You don’t want big pieces…just a dusting of the candy.
If you have any kids at the event, don’t leave them out…just leave out the schnapps! They’ll appreciate being included in the festivities.
One last note, I use 2 oz. shot glasses for this. The traditional, smaller ones won’t work as well since you need the extra room for the hot chocolate.
Looking for other warm cocktails? Try these:
Hot Chocolate Peppermint Shots
Nutritional information is only an estimate. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site is not guaranteed.
Ingredients
- 1 Cup Hot Chocolate
- ½ Cup Peppermint Schnapps
- 6 Tbsp. Whipped Cream
- 1 Small peppermint candy cane finely crushed
Instructions
- Heat your hot chocolate on the stove until warm (not too hot).
- Take the pot off the stove and add the schnapps.
- Pour the hot chocolate into six 2 Oz. shot glasses.
- Top with a tablespoon of whipped cream and a sprinkling of crushed candy cane.
