Friday, December 5, 2014

Peppermint 'Hotschnappslate' & Peppermint Hot Chocolate // A Christmas Tradition

Last Christmas we started making this recipe, and there is no going back. We served it at our 'Friendsmas' party and at a family Christmas later as well. 

But let's be honest, it would be good while trimming the tree, wrapping gifts, signing Christmas cards, watching Christmas movies...... 

It is so delicious, a little naughty, and very pretty. - the best part is that it is also easy!

Plus it is simple to make a non-alcoholic version for under-agers, non-imbibers, and those who are expecting as well!
To make a non-alcoholic version, just replace the peppermint Schnapps with a pump or two of peppermint flavored syrup. You can find these at grocery stores by the coffee or soda. World market has a very large selection of flavored syrups. 

You could also add marshmallows, holiday colored sprinkles, etc. - just have fun with it!

No matter how you top your minty hot chocolate I'm sure this treat will make your holiday season more festive.

What is your favorite way to dress up your hot cocoa?

XO,

Alexandra

23 comments:

  1. Umm yum! Love how pretty you made it too! Makes me feel so festive!

    Gina
    Pink Wings

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  2. Thanks Gina! It's so tasty! Happy Holidays! Thanks for stopping by! XO-Alexandra

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  3. This looks and sounds absolutely delicious! I'll definitely have to try it out, thanks for sharing this recipe :) Yum!

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  4. Ohh my goodness this looks *SO* good! Definitely a must-try. :)

    xxx blog / acacia rachel

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  7. I hope you enjoy the recipe! It's so festive! Thanks for stopping by :) -Alexandra

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  8. I hope you like it! I love how simple yet festive it is! Thanks for stopping by! :) - Alexandra

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  9. Holy YUM, I can't wait to try this!!

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  10. I think I need to try this as a treat on Christmas, yummm.

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  11. Sounds sooo yummy- hope to give this a go quickly, it seems so festive and happy! Thanks for sharing!!

    www.hollandsreverie.blogspot.com

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  12. Do it! Might I suggest pairing it with 'Love Actually'? Our go-to tradition. ;) XO

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  13. I hope that you love it. I'm sure it's easy to make vegan too! XO

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  14. KC and I really like to have it on a night where we are watching a Christmas movie. Usually 'Love Actually'. :) I hope that you enjoy it. XO

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  15. We used to make this in college alllllll the time but I've kinda forgotten about it. Thanks for the reminder :) I'm going to grab some peppermint schnapps and make some this weekend!


    -Claire
    www.fashionandfeathers.com

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  16. mmmm yum. you had me at whipped cream.

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  17. haha awesome! I think that is where my husband got the idea. :) It is a nice treat! We love to have it while we snuggle up with 'Love Actually'. Enjoy yours! Thanks for stopping by! XO -Alexandra

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  18. I hope you give it a try! Thanks for stopping by! XO

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  19. Bookmarking this! Once I buy my schnapps I'm coming back to this recipe lol.

    Z. | J. POTTER

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