How to make the best mug of minty hot chocolate

Name: How to make the best mug of minty hot chocolate
Ingredients: 1 tbsp cocoa powder; 1 tbsp granulated sugar; 1 tbsp crème de menthe; 1 cup milk; candy cane, for stir stick

By Chatelaine

Nothing beats a warm mug of soothing hot cocoa - except for this new and improved mint version!

Ingredients

1 tbsp cocoa powder
1 tbsp granulated sugar
1 tbsp crème de menthe
1 cup milk
candy cane, for stir stick

Instructions

Add 1 tbsp each of cocoa powder, sugar and crème de menthe to a small bowl and mix until smooth. Add 1 cup milk to a small saucepan and bring to a simmer, then stir in cocoa mixture until dissolved and frothy. Pour into a large mug and add a candy cane as a stir stick.

Nothing beats a warm mug of soothing hot cocoa - except for this new and improved mint version. It's a childhood treat with a grown-up twist.

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