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Crème de Menthe White Hot Chocolate

I love this crème de menthe white hot chocolate recipe! It’s the perfect winter or holiday treat with it’s creamy, minty and warm goodness! Perfect to sip on during a chilly winter night.

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This recipe can be made with crème de menthe syrup or crème de menthe liqueur. I personally don’t drink alcohol so I make mine with the Torani’s crème de menthe syrup but this recipe will work for both.

I have created this recipe to make one 8 ounce cup of this drink. I figured that most of the time this drink is for evening party drinks, mocktails or cocktails made to order or a night cap. My thought is that most people will make it for a small serving.

How much time does this drink take to prepare?

This drink honestly take less than 5 minutes to make! It can be prepared in the microwave for an extra easy and quick preparation. If you would like to make this on a stovetop that can also be done or you can pour hot milk over the ingredients and viola, you have a finished drink! It’s easy peasy!

As you know, crème de menthe is a super strong mint flavoring and tastes a lot like Andes mints. I wanted to showcase and celebrate the strong minty flavor without it being too over powering, I wanted you to be able to detect the white chocolate and have this drink not taste like warm toothpaste. I feel like I achieved the perfect balance of minty-ness and creamy sweetness from the white chocolate in this recipe.

Here is what you need to make this Crème de menthe white hot chocolate: (printable recipe card is below)

Makes ~8 ounces

  • 1/4 cup white chocolate chips
  • 1/2 cup milk – any milk of choice will work
  • 1/3 cup half and half
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons crème de menthe syrup or crème de menthe liqueur

Topping:

  • Whipped cream (optional)

Instructions

  1. In a microwave safe mug or if using a stovetop, then a small sauce pan, add the white chocolate chips, milk and half and half then stir.
  2. Microwave in 30 second increments, stir after each round or heat over low heat, stirring slowing until the white chocolate chips have melted and the liquid is hot.
  3. Add the crème de menthe syrup or liqueur and stir again.
  4. Top with whipped cream and enjoy.

Here are a few other holiday drinks you may also enjoy:

Elderflower White Sangria
Blueberry and Basil Mocktail
Rainbow Paradise Mocktail Recipe

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5 from 1 vote

Crème de Menthe White Hot Chocolate

I love this crème de menthe white hot chocolate recipe! It's the perfect winter or holiday treat with it's creamy, minty and warm goodness!
Prep Time5 minutes
Course: Dessert, Drink, Mocktail
Cuisine: Drink
Keyword: Christmas, Dessert, Drink, holiday, Mocktail, Thanksgiving
Servings: 8 ounces

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup white chocolate chips
  • 1/2 cup milk – any milk of choice will work
  • 1/3 cup half and half
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons crème de menthe syrup or crème de menthe liqueur
  • Whipped cream optional

Instructions

  • In a microwave safe mug or if using a stovetop, then a small sauce pan, add the white chocolate chips, milk and half and half then stir.
  • Microwave in 30 second increments, stir after each round or heat over low heat, stirring slowing until the white chocolate chips have melted and the liquid is hot.
  • Add the crème de menthe syrup or liqueur and stir again.
  • Top with whipped cream and enjoy.
5 from 1 vote (1 rating without comment)