Chocolate Peppermint Stick Cocktail

One drink that really captures the essence of the winter holiday season is the Chocolate Peppermint Stick Cocktail. This delightful cocktail blends rich chocolate and cool peppermint into a creamy and refreshing treat.

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Tasting Profile

On the first sip, you get the smooth and creamy chocolate flavor. As you savor it, the refreshing burst of peppermint kicks in.

Then the sweetness from the grenadine adds a hint of berry. The silky texture from the cream rounds everything out, making each sip feel indulgent and satisfying.

It tastes exactly like you’d expect from the name. The main flavor is strongly peppermint, but the creme de cacao is powerful, too, and then there’s just a hint of berry.

If you’ve ever had one of those peppermint sticks that has a chocolate ribbon woven through it instead of the usual red fruity ones, that’s about what this drink tastes like.

Key Ingredients

White Crème de Cacao

The base of this cocktail is white crème de cacao. This sweet liqueur provides a rich chocolate flavor without being overpowering.

Peppermint Schnapps

Next up is peppermint schnapps, which adds that essential coolness to our cocktail. This minty liqueur gives the drink its signature refreshing kick.

Cream

This is what creates the luxurious mouthfeel, and also rounds out the other flavors.

Grenadine

Grenadine adds a fun pink color to the drink, and it brings a touch of sweetness that complements the other flavors beautifully.

 

Peppermint Candy Cane

Last but not least, we have our peppermint candy cane garnish. This festive touch not only looks great but also adds an extra hint of mintiness as you sip your cocktail. You can use it as a stirrer, too.

And when those aren’t available, you can buy starlight mints, crush them up, and rim your glass with crushed hard peppermint candy.

Serving Suggestions

This is a wonderful drink to sip along on a night in. It’s also sweet enough to substitute for dessert – like a chocolate after dinner mint with a kick. And it works well on other occasions, too:

Holiday Parties

This cocktail can steal the show at any holiday gathering. Serve it in chilled martini glasses for an elegant touch, garnished with a mini candy cane for that festive flair.

After-Dinner Treat

As an after-dinner drink, the Chocolate Peppermint Stick Cocktail is perfect for winding down after a big meal. Pair it with little bites like petit fours or truffles for an indulgent finish.

Cozy Winter Evenings

On those chilly winter nights, there’s nothing better than curling up by the fire with this cocktail in hand. The soothing flavors will warm your heart and soul.

Food Pairings

Try this drink with chocolate brownies, served warm. Peppermint bark, with its layers of chocolate and crunchy peppermint pieces, is also great.

And for more contrast, try gingerbread cookies, which bring warm spices that complement the refreshing mint.

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