Name: Mint Hot Chocolate
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 4 cups whole milk; 3/4 cup semi sweet chocolate chips; 1/3 cup sugar; 1/4 tsp. salt; 1 tsp. mint extract

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Relax and enjoy a rich, delicious cup of homemade Mint Hot Chocolate! It’s so easy to make using just a few simple ingredients. Once you make this mint hot chocolate recipe, you’ll never use store-bought powdered cocoa mix again!

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In the dead of winter, there is nothing I love more than a creamy, delicious cup of hot chocolate. I especially love when it has a flavor like mint as well. For years I had bought the plain, old powdered mix from the grocery store.

And then a few years ago, I learned how to make the real deal and discovered how completely amazing home made hot chocolate can be. From that point on, I’ve never gone back to that powdered mix.

In this post I’ll show you how to make homemade hot chocolate, what you’ll need and options for adding toppings and mix-ins.

What do I need to make mint hot chocolate?

Here’s a quick-reference check list of the ingredients you’ll need to make this homemade hot chocolate recipe:

Whole milk – you can also use 2% or skim, or your preferred plant-based milk. Whole milk will definitely give you the most creamy, velvety consistency.
Semi-sweet chocolate chips – you could also use a semi-sweet baking bar.
Sugar – you could also use a alternative sweetener like a granular monk fruit sweetener to cut the sugar and calories.
Salt – don’t skip this. The salt is essential in bringing out the flavor of the chocolate.
Mint extract – this is where your mint flavor will come from.

For exact ingredient amounts and full recipe instructions, be sure to scroll down to the bottom of this post to the recipe card. Thanks!

Chocolate chips, sugar, salt and milk in saucepan.

Pouring milk into saucepan to make homemade hot chocolate.

How do I make homemade hot chocolate?

Making homemade mint hot chocolate is a pretty simple process. To a sauce pan, add in the chocolate, salt and sugar. Then pour in the milk.

Heat over medium-low heat while gradually whisking. The chocolate will begin to melt and the sugar and salt will slowly dissolve into the milk.

Whisking together hot chocolate in saucepan with vanilla on the side.

Ladle hot chocolate from sauce pan to mug.

Once the mixture comes to a simmer, promptly remove from heat. Don’t allow the hot chocolate to boil, as the milk will burn (scorch) to the bottom of the pan, and you’ll get a really unsavory flavor.

Once you remove the hot chocolate from the heat, you can stir in the mint extract. Then, ladle into mugs and top with your favorite hot chocolate toppings.

Topping ideas for this mint hot chocolate recipe:

Here are some of our favorite toppings for this delicious mint hot chocolate:

Whipped cream, or my delicious Homemade Cool Whip recipe
Chocolate shavings or mini chocolate chips
Mini or full sized marshmallows, or these homemade Mint Marshmallows by Kitchen Cents
Mint chips or Andes Mints
Fresh mint sprigs

What liquor can I add to mint hot chocolate?

Here are some options for a delicious spiked mint hot chocolate. For best results, use a 1 oz. shot per mug:

Peppermint schnapps
Creme de menth
A creme liquor like Rum Chata or Baileys
Chocolate liqueur like Godiva chocolate liqueur or Dorda Double Chocolate Liqueur
Flavored vodka – some great options would be whipped cream vodka or vanilla vodka.

Cup of mint hot chocolate in green cup and saucer, topped with whipped cream and mint leaves.

If you loved this mint hot chocolate recipe, check out some of my other hot chocolate and coffee recipes:

Flavored with Amaretto Liquor for a subtle almond flavor and rich chocolate, this Amaretto Hot Chocolate is the most decadently delicious drink perfect for a cold night! — Amaretto Hot Chocolate

If you're a fan of Rum Chata or Bailey's, you're gonna LOVE this Spiked White Hot Chocolate! Homemade hot chocolate made with just a few simple ingredients, this hot cocktail is perfect for a chilly night in! Topped with whipped cream, white chocolate chunks and caramel this drink is decadent and delicious! — Amaretto Hot Chocolate