these vegan Hot Chocolate Peppermint Shots are festive and fun for all of your holiday parties – fill with hot chocolate, spiked or not, or any other holiday beverage that pairs with mint!
recipe originally published December 31, 2011
Vegan Hot Chocolate
My last beverage of the year is deliciously non alcoholic – a hot chocolate made with dark chocolate.
Seeing as I bring it to you in a Candy Cane Shot Glass, I did include a variation on the recipe that does include that chocolate vodka… or rum. or peppermint schnapps.
Festive Holiday Cocktails
These hot chocolate peppermint shots make parties fun! Serve with a simple hot cocoa for kids and as a mocktail, or spike that cocoa for a festive cocktail.
As much as I would like to claim that I made these shot glasses, I did not. Ironically, they are from the same company (FredFlare) that made the shot glass mould from that recipe.
AND! these super fun Peppermint Shot Glasses are on sale right now!
We make these shots almost every year. Most recently, we had them at our party where we all decorated a Cardamom Protein Cookie Gingerbread House. We garnished them with a brownie topper, and spiked them – rum or vodka, your choice!
festive shot drinks
- s’mores shots in chocolate glasses
- (shot glass mould on sale right now!)
- maca power shots
Cheers – here’s to a fantastic New Year!
Hot Chocolate Peppermint Shots
festive and fun for all of your holiday parties – fill with hot chocolate, spiked or not, or any other holiday beverage that pairs with mint!
Ingredients
- 2 cups dairy free milk
- 6 ounces dark / semi sweet chocolate
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- pinch sea salt
- whip cream
- 2 shots vodka (optional)
Instructions
- Break / chop chocolate into small pieces.
- In small saucepan, heat milk over medium heat, stirring frequently. When milk reaches a simmer, add chocolate and stir while it melts.
- Once completely melted, add syrup, vanilla and salt. Combine completely and remove from heat. Pour into cups, add vodka if using, and garnish with whip cream and chocolate shavings or cocoa.
- We served this warm in Candy Cane Shot Glasses – as is for a great dessert, and with chocolate vodka added for a cocktail dessert!
Notes
vegan, gluten free, dairy free
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Nutrition Information:
Yield:
14Serving Size:
1 shotAmount Per Serving: Calories: 96Total Fat: 4gSaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 29mgCarbohydrates: 11gFiber: 1gSugar: 8gProtein: 2g
nutrition calculations results vary by calculator, are for informational purposes only, and are not intended to replace medical advice or treatment.
about Kristina:
Kristina is spabettie! She discovered a love of cooking at an early age, and founded spabettie in 2010 to share vegan recipes. As the sole recipe developer and photographer, Kristina turned her culinary training into sharing flavorful and vibrant vegan food! She loves dachshunds, karaoke, drums, and travel.
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Chocolate and mint rocks my face off, lately more than ever, so to say I’m coveting your creation is an understatement. HAPPY LAST DAY OF 2011, my sweet Kris.. let’s kick 2012’s ass, okay? Mwah!
spabettie says
I love when I make things that rock your face off! and we WILL have a fantastic 2012! XO
Eden says
Stop being so creative and brilliant! You’re making the rest of us look so average! 😉
Happy new years!
spabettie says
dang, sorry about that! I hope your year is fantastic, Eden! XO
Eden says
Stop being so creative and brilliant! You’re making the rest of us look so average! 😉
Happy new years!
Brian says
Looks amazing. Happy new year!
spabettie says
thanks, Brian – happy new year to you as well!
Cara says
Get my shot glass ready, grandma’s coming over!!!
spabettie says
they are ready, shuffle on over! 😀
Cara says
*frantically searching for my Depends…*
Heather (Where's the Beach) says
Girl – you simply amaze me!
Carrie (Carrie on Vegan) says
Kristina, you continue to inspire me with your creativity and talent. Happy new year’s and best wishes to you in 2012, hope we get to see each other at some point! 🙂
Gina @ Running to the Kitchen says
All your drink ideas this week are awesome. Cute, festive and I’m sure tasty!
Have a very happy New Year!
Averie @ Love Veggies and Yoga says
No you didnt…yes you did.
And thank you for doing it!!
DELISH!!!!!
katie says
Oh my………this post should of just been titled ‘Shots for Katie’ !!!!!
These rock, how cute the little glasses are, these would be awesome at a holiday party, and for more fun, some alcohol maybe added in ; ) lol
Happy New Year to you, your husband, and Basil!!! <3 xoxo