Creme De Menthe Hot Cocoa Recipes

Steps:

• In a heavy saucepan, combine the cocoa powder, the sugar, the water, the vanilla, and a pinch of salt and heat the mixture over low heat, whisking, until the cocoa powder is dissolved and the mixture is a smooth paste. Gradually add the half-and-half and the milk, both scalded, and simmer the hot chocolate, whisking, for 2 minutes. Stir in the crème de menthe and the crème de cacao. (For a frothy result, in a blender blend the hot chocolate in batches.) Divide the chocolate among mugs and top it with the whipped cream and the chocolate.

Steps:

• Melt the creme de menthe candies over low heat.
• Slowly stir in the warm milk.
• Continue heating and stirring until chocolate and milk are thoroughly blended, creamy, and steaming.
• If mixture is too thick for your liking, add a bit more milk.
• If you like a more minty flavor, add another candy piece or two!