Rum and Peppermint White Hot Chocolate
Ingredients
2 cups milk Use a plant based milk for a vegan version
Pinch of salt
½ tsp cornstarch
4 oz white chocolate Substitute with vegan white chocolate
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 tsp peppermint extract I used an oil based extract
3 oz white rum
1 ½ oz white chocolate liqueur or ¾ oz vanilla vodka (also vegan friendly)
An easy and deliciously indulgent drinking dessert that comes together in minutes, this Rum and Peppermint White Hot Chocolate is a boozy twist on the classic with refreshing peppermint flavor. It’s perfectly creamy and not too sweet.
Instructions
Place the milk, salt and cornstarch in a saucepan. Whisk to dissolve the cornstarch. Add the white chocolate, vanilla and peppermint extract.
Heat over medium-high heat, while whisking regularly to melt the white chocolate.
Bring the white hot chocolate to a bare simmer (do not boil).
Stir in the rum and white chocolate liqueur.
Pour into two mugs. Top with marshmallows, whipped cream and crushed candy cane.
Enjoy!
Tips & Tricks
The cornstarch is optional. I add the cornstarch because I used an oil based peppermint extract. The cornstarch helps to make the white hot chocolate creamier, and prevent the peppermint extract from floating on top of the drink.
If you use a alcohol based peppermint extract, you can skip the cornstarch if you choose.
Recipe and image courtesy of Rum and Peppermint White Hot Chocolate - The Flavor Bender