I have been making this Peppermint Mocha mix for years. It is really easy and inexpensive to make. I keep it around the house during the holidays. I especially enjoy a nice mug of it during tree trimming time, present wrapping time, just about anytime.
If I need a quick gift, I get a nice mug and put some mix in a cellophane holiday bag. I add a recipe card with instructions on making a nice hot mug of mocha.
Peppermint Mocha – Instant
Ingredients:
1/3-cup instant coffee
1 cup Hot Chocolate Mix
1/3 cup coffee creamer
1/3-cup sugar
1/3 cup finely crushed Starlight Mints (about 12 mints) or candy canes
Whipped Cream
Directions:
1. Place the instant coffee in a food processor and pulse a few times until the coffee is a relatively fine powder.
2. In a medium mixing bowl, add the coffee, hot chocolate mix, coffee creamer, sugar, and finely crushed mints. Stir until well mixed.
3. Place mix in an airtight container.
4. For Serving: Place 3- 4 teaspoons (depending on taste) of the mix into a mug. Slowly add 6-8 ounces of hot water. Stir. Add whipped cream if desired.
Note: Hot milk can be substituted for water.
Make approximately 2 cups of mix
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Geraldine, this sounds like the perfect warming drink to sip after a brisk walk. Love the minty twist!
ReplyDeleteThank you:) I am so glad you liked this recipe. Best regards, Geraldine.
ReplyDeleteThis sounds fabulous! I've always just made my cup of coffee or cocoa (never occured to me to combine it) and hung a candy cane over the edge for five minutes before drinking it. This sounds so much better and wrapped up would make such a cute gift!
ReplyDeleteThank you:) I am glad you liked the recipe and the gift suggestion. Happy Holidays. Geri
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