This hot cocktail is a cross between a Chocolate martini and hot cocoa. The use of white chocolate, Creme de Cacao and Peppermint liqueur transform this drink into the perfect warm up to your holiday celebrations!
White Chocolate Peppermint Martini Surprise
White chocolate peppermint bombs and vodka combine to make this hot cocoa an adult only beverage.
Ingredients
- 4 oz Hot milk
- ½ oz Vodka
- 1 White chocolate peppermint bomb Recipe below
Instructions
- Add chocolate bomb to heat proof glass or mug.
- Pour hot milk into mug. Add Vodka. Stir
- Decorate with crushed peppermint candy or whole candy cane
Notes
White Chocolate Peppermint Bombs
These chocolate bombs are filled with Creme de Cacao, Peppermint Liqueur and peppermint candy to create an adult twist on this holiday favorite. Enjoy them as truffles or add them to your hot cocoa.
Equipment
- Half circle silicone molds
Ingredients
- ½ cup Chocolate wafers (Ck or Merckens or Wilton)
- 1 cup White chocolate chips
- 1/3 cup Heavy cream
- 2 tbsp Creme de Cacao
- 1 tbsp Peppermint liqueur (peppermint schnapps)
- Peppermint candy finely crushed
Instructions
For the Shells:
- Add chocolate wafers to a mixing bowl and microwave at 30 second intervals until melted.
- Pour melted chocolate into molds using a small spoon to spread the chocolate to the sides. Then flip the mold upside down to remove excess chocolate. Clean excess chocolate from mold. Put in the freezer for 5 minutes. Remove shells from mold.
For the filling:
- In a medium bowl, add the white chocolate chips
- In a small saucepan on low heat, bring the heavy cream to a simmer
- Remove from heat and pour cream over chocolate chips
- Let stand for 5 minutes
- Add Creme de Cacao and Peppermint liqueur
- Using a spatula gently stir ganache until incorporated and chocolate is smooth
For the Assembly:
- Heat a small skillet and set aside near work station
- Take one half shell and gently place on skillet for 2 seconds for edges to melt. Move to counter.
- Fill the half shell with the chocolate ganache filling, and top with crushed peppermint candy.
- Take another half shell and melt edges in skillet then put on the filled half, holding for a few seconds until edges stick together. Set aside. Continue until all shells are used.
Notes
Enjoy as truffles, add to hot cocoa, or use them to make our Chocolate Peppermint Martini Surprise cocktail.
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