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Boozy mint hot chocolate

By: Dottie Kay

Published: 11 Mar 22
Updated: 25 Mar 24

If you’re a fan of mint choc, then welcome to hot chocolate heaven. This indulgent drink is made with After Eights and a slug of mint choc vodka liqueur.

Feeling festive? Try our gingerbread hot chocolate with Frangelico.

Easy
February 2022

Test kitchen approved

Serves 1
Hands-on time 5 min

If you’re a fan of mint choc, then welcome to hot chocolate heaven. This indulgent drink is made with After Eights and a slug of mint choc vodka liqueur.

Feeling festive? Try our gingerbread hot chocolate with Frangelico.

Nutrition: per serving

Calories: 568kcals
Fat: 33.5g (20.1g saturated)
Protein: 6.5g
Carbohydrates: 32.2g (32.1g sugars)
Fibre: 0.3g
Salt: 0.2g

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Ingredients

150ml semi-skimmed milk
2 After Eight chocolate squares, 1 chopped
10g dark chocolate (60-70% cocoa solids), finely chopped
50ml mint chocolate vodka liqueur – we used Keepr’s Mint Chocolate Vodka Liqueur, available from Ocado and Noble Green Wines
50ml double cream
Mint sprig to garnish

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Method

Warm the milk over a medium heat until steaming. Whisk in the chopped After Eight and dark chocolate to incorporate. Add the vodka liqueur and whisk to combine, then pour into a warmed mug or heatproof glass.
In a small bowl, whisk the cream to soft peaks and spoon on top of the hot chocolate, then garnish with the other After Eight and a mint sprig to serve.