Ingredients
Creamy, chocolatey iced Mocha Peppermint Chilled Cocoa beverages bring the festive flavour of the holidays to summer! This recipe easily doubles for a larger crowd. Garnish with crushed peppermint candies, shaved chocolate or a pinch of cinnamon.
- 3 oz (90 g) 70% cocao bittersweet chocolate, finely chopped
- 1/3 cup (75 mL) dark brown sugar
- 2 tbsp (30 mL) unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 cups (500 mL) 2% milk, divided
- 1 cup (250 mL) brewed coffee, chilled
- ½ tsp (2 mL) peppermint extract (or more to taste)
- Whipped cream (optional)
Preparation
In a saucepan, whisk together chocolate, sugar and cocoa powder with 1 cup (250 mL) of the milk in a saucepan.
Set over medium low heat and heat whisking occasionally for about 2 minutes or until smooth and melted. Remove from heat and slowly whisk in remaining milk and coffee. Stir in peppermint extract. Pour into a pitcher and refrigerate until cold.
Pour over ice and garnish with whipped cream, if desired.
Nutritional Information
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270
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12g
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7g
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10mg
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70mg
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3g
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450mg
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36g
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29g
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18%DV
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9%DV
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0%DV
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6 µg
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2 µg
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175mg
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6g
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80mg
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