Happy Holidays Steemit Friends! 🎄

Are you on Santa's "naughty list" this holiday season?! No worries, 'cause Santa's little helper (that's me! 🤶) says you're still on the list for a YUMMY TREAT! 😜

Today, I'm sharing the recipe for a warm winter tipple that's equal parts NAUGHTY and NICE. Hopefully, YULE love it as much as I do! 😍

Oh boy, does BOOZY HOT CHOCOLATE sure put me in some high "HO! HO! HO!" HOLIDAY SPIRTS! Haha!

Get ready to make some HOT CANDY CANE COCOA! 🍬🍫☕

1. Pour 1 1/2 fl oz of peppermint schnapps into a large mug. The café mug I'm using holds 16 ounces.

2a. Next, add 1/2 fl oz of chocolate liqueur, like Godiva's Original liqueur...

2b. Or, as an alternative, use vanilla flavored vodka. If you're feeling daring, pour both!

3. Follow up with nine ounces of hot cocoa. I'm using Ghirardelli's double chocolate. Combine liquid ingredients and give them a good stir.

Mmmmmm... there's no such thing as too much whipped cream!

4. Get ready to top your tipple with some frothy whipped cream!

5. Just add a pinch of cocoa powder...

6. And you're almost done! Garnish with a candy cane or peppermint stick.

Now, you're ready to serve, sip and enjoy!

Watch my Hot Candy Cane Cocoa Recipe Tutorial:

Fun Facts

The candy cane first got its curvy shape in 1670, when a German choirmaster bent the end of a white candy stick into the shape of a shepherd's hook.

However, it didn't earn its stripes and peppermint flavor until 1859, when an enterprising Swedish widow created a new spin on this yuletide treat!

Americans are so hooked on this Christmastime candy that it's earned its own special day. December 26th is National Candy Cane Day in the United States. Sweet!

My Hot Candy Cane Cocoa Recipe Card:

Thanks for commenting, upvoting and resteeming this post! I hope my post will inspire you to treat yourself to something delicious! Until next time...

Cheers!

Michelle

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