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Mezcal Hot Cocoa with a Peppermint Stick
The smooth smokiness of mezcal proves to be a perfect pairing with a classic mug of hot cocoa. Even better, add a peppermint stick for a bright kick of flavor. Feel free to scale back the mezcal to one ounce or leave it out altogether. And scale up the recipe if making this for a crowd.
Prep Time 1 minute
Cook Time 5 minutes
Servings 1 mug
Calories 315 kcal
Ingredients
- 1 packet hot cocoa mix or 8 ounces homemade hot chocolate
- 1 ½ ounces mezcal
- Big dollop whipped cream unsweetened or sweetened
- 1 candy cane
- Optional: cocoa powder dusting
Instructions
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Empty the hot cocoa packet into a mug. Add the mezcal. Pour 8 ounces boiling water (or 8 ounces homemade hot chocolate) into the mug. Stir well. Add a generous dollop of whipped cream and the candy cane. Use a small sieve to dust the top of the whipped cream with cocoa powder.
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Make 1 mug