White Chocolate Mint Hot Drink Recipe
Creamy white chocolate and milk beverage infused with fresh mint essence. Warm chocolate coating lines the rim of the cup, topped with crushed mint candies and a cinnamon stick for garnish. Quick stovetop preparation perfect for cold afternoons.
Ingredients
Instructions
- 1
Heat milk and white chocolate together in a pot over medium heat, reserving some chocolate for decoration.
- 2
Whisk until chocolate dissolves completely.
- 3
Add mint essence and stir to combine.
- 4
Melt remaining chocolate and carefully coat the rim of a cup with the melted chocolate.
- 5
Finely chop mint candies and place them on the chocolate-coated rim.
- 6
Pour hot chocolate mixture into the cup and garnish with a mint stick.
Tips
Reserve chocolate before heating to ensure you have enough for both the drink and rim coating.
Whisk constantly to prevent chocolate from sticking to the pot bottom.
Good to Know
Leftover melted chocolate can be refrigerated for up to 3 days in an airtight container.
Chop mint candies and prepare the cup rim coating up to 2 hours before serving.
Pour into prepared cup and serve immediately while hot.
Common Mistakes
Use low-to-medium heat to prevent chocolate from burning or seizing.
Whisk consistently to avoid lumps and ensure even melting.
Substitutions
seasonal option