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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:

Bourbon, Maple & Pumpkin Coffee

Irish Coffee

Almond White Hot Chocolate

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Hot Chocolate Peppermint Shots

These fun and delicious Hot Chocolate Shots with peppermint schnapps and whipped cream might be the perfect ending at your next party.

5 from 1 vote

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 5

Total Time 10

Course Drinks

Cuisine General

Servings Served

Nutritional information is only an estimate. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site is not guaranteed.

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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.

Keyword cocktail, happy hour, holiday, libation

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Diane Ringler

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With over 10 years of restaurant experience, Diane has been cooking and developing recipes for over five years, focusing on real-food meals for two that are Weight Watchers-friendly and high in protein. A longtime WW member herself, she brings firsthand experience to every recipe — not just culinary technique, but the practical knowledge of someone who has navigated points, portions, and satisfaction for years. Her recipe for Lollipop Lamb Chops with Pistachio Pesto was selected as a KitchenAid contest winner and published in Taste of Home's "Innovate Your Plate" bookazine. She has developed recipes and created content for brands including Eggland's Best, Sprouts Market, ZenB Pasta, Flannery Beef, The Honey Jar and Marukan Vinegar. She has been cooking for two for 10 years and her recipes focus on well balanced meals that are healthy, protein-focused meals perfectly proportioned for two servings. Based in Southern California she loves fresh, seasonal produce and proteins that nourish the body and soul.