This Peppermint Patty Drink may be just what the Doctor ordered for a cold winter night.
Peppermint Patty Drink
Our boys spent Saturday afternoon out on the frozen lake today, slippin' and a sliding', paying visits to the ice fishermen, and reveling in the winter day. When they returned to the inside of the cottage an hour or so later, I had four cups of hot chocolate waiting for them, and this Peppermint Patty Drink for their dad.
This Peppermint Patty Drink isn't just a Christmas Hot Chocolate!
The Peppermint Patty Drink is a Peppermint Schnapps Recipe
In case you're not familiar with this hot chocolate drink with peppermint schnapps, it can also be fortified with a little liqueur. Creme de menthe always tastes great in a peppermint patty recipe, or you can use a similar liqueur-like I do here with some white chocolate liqueur. At our little cottage in the middle of nowhere, Wisconsin, I tend to use what we have on hand. This hot cocoa cocktail is even warming and delicious with just a little peppermint schnapps and nothing else!
Predicted highs for the next couple of days are below zero with lows between 15 and 25 below zero and wind chills of 50 below. As of Saturday evening, schools had already canceled classes on Monday and people are flocking to grocery stores for food and supplies to get them through this arctic blast. I'm thinking that maybe this dad needs to stock up on his supply of peppermint schnapps.
This cold weather hot chocolate cocktail is perfect for the winter season. Chocolatey with a hint of mint, the peppermint patty warms your body and your spirit.
Try this hot cocoa cocktail chilled! It tastes great out of a martini glass on a warm summer night.
Expert tips
- Pre-warm your mug with some hot water. Your peppermint patty will stay hotter longer.
- Make this peppermint patty recipe ahead of time and keep it in the fridge. Stir it up and reheat it in the microwave when ready to drink.
- This tastes good in warm weather too. Mix up a batch, chill it down in the fridge and serve it cold, in a martini glass.
- Use whatever flavored liqueurs you have on hand when making this peppermint patty drink.
- What's the difference between "Liquor" and "Liqueur" from A Bar Above
- Liqueurs and Cordials Guide from VinePair
- The Liqueur Guide from Gentleman's Gazette
Peppermint Patty Recipe
Ingredients
- 8 oz hot water
- 1 envelope of hot chocolate mix
- 1 oz peppermint schnapps
- 1 oz chocolate liqueur
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in large coffee mug
- Enjoy!
Notes
White chocolate Irish cream
Crème de menthe
Nutrition
This post has been updated from its original publication date of January 5, 2014
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April J Harris
What a great drink for a cold day - love the addition of the Peppermint Schnapps!
Dan from Platter Talk
Thanks, April. I'm certain that a good native Ontario girl such as yourself can appreciate this winter libation!
Sarah @ Champagne Tastes
ooo this sounds amazing! what a great way warm yourself up from the inside out. tasty!!!
Dan from Platter Talk
It is getting to be the season for lots of hot chocolate, this is our favorite!
Carrie @ poet in the pantry
Sounds like the perfect drink for a cold winter's night! Wonderful!
Dan from Platter Talk
Carries, it's as close to perfection as you can get!
Stacy | Wicked Good Kitchen
Love this simple recipe for a winter warm up, Dan! Just what we needed last weekend when walloped with a blizzard of a snowstorm leaving us with nearly a foot of snow with sub-zero temps...like so many parts of the country. We loved it though, haha! Thanks for sharing!
Joanne
YUM. The idea of having this waiting for me inside almost makes going outside into the cold worth it!
Dan from Platter Talk
Joanne,
I like how you think!! Thanks for the comments!
Kitchen Riffs
This sounds wonderful! And I need it today - we're having unusually cold weather for St. Louis. Not nearly as cold as you get, but the high tomorrow is going to be minus 3 or so. Brrr! Anyway, this looks wonderful - thanks.
Dan from Platter Talk
Stay warm!! Thank you very much for dropping by and leaving a comment here on Platter Talk!
Anna and Liz Recipes
Sounds good to be! Down here in Charleston its 65 degrees today, ( but in New York its freezing too) regardless - I would LOVE a cup right now!!
Dan from Platter Talk
Ladies,
Miss my days in Charleston but happy you are there to enjoy it! Thanks for the comments!
Patty Anderson
Well I certainly like the name! Happy New Year Dan. Yes in Connecticut we are frigid as well.
Dan from Platter Talk
Patty,
I thought you might like the name!! Stay warm, my friend!!