Description
A festive, whimsical hot chocolate with a delightful green color and a hint of peppermint, perfect for the holiday season.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups milk (whole or non-dairy)
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoons chocolate syrup
- ¼ teaspoon peppermint extract (adjust to taste)
- 3–4 drops green food coloring
- Mini marshmallows (for topping)
Instructions
- Warm the milk in a saucepan over medium heat, being careful not to boil.
- Whisk in the cocoa powder and chocolate syrup until well combined.
- Stir in the peppermint extract.
- Add the green food coloring and mix until the drink is uniformly green.
- Pour into mugs and top generously with mini marshmallows.
- Optional: Dust with edible glitter or crushed candy canes before serving.
Notes
Serve alongside holiday cookies or butter scones for a delightful treat. Adjust flavors to your liking for a personalized touch.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: hot chocolate, Grinch, holiday drink, festive beverage, family recipe