Chocolate Mint Shot Recipes

PEPPERMINT PATTY SHOT

Steps:

• Gather the ingredients.
• In a cocktail shaker filled with ice, pour the crème de cacao, peppermint schnapps, and cream.
• Shake well .
• Strain into 1 large or 2 small shot glasses.
• Serve and enjoy.

CHOCOLATE MINT CRINKLES

Steps:

• In medium bowl, mix flour, baking cocoa, baking powder and salt; set aside.
• In large bowl, beat granulated sugar, oil and eggs with whisk until well mixed. Beat in vanilla and peppermint extract.
• Stir dry ingredients into wet ingredients just until combined. Cover bowl with plastic wrap, and refrigerate at least 2 hours.
• Heat oven to 350°F. Line cookie sheets with cooking parchment paper. Place powdered sugar in small bowl. Shape dough into tablespoon-size balls; roll in powdered sugar. Place on cookie sheets about 1 1/2 inches apart.
• Bake 10 to 12 minutes, until cookies crackle and dough doesn't look raw. When cookies are done, immediately place a KISSES candy in center of each cookie, and press lightly. Cool on cookie sheet 2 minutes. Remove to cooling rack; cool completely until candy is set.

CHOCOLATE MINT VODKA INFUSION

Steps:

• Combine vodka and cocoa beans in a sealable container and store in a warm, dry place. Agitate the mixture 2 or 3 times a day for 1 week. Six hours before serving, add the mint leaves. Strain through a coffee filter into a bottle, seal and store in your freezer.
• Serving suggestion: Serve ice cold without a garnish.

PEPPERMINT HOT CHOCOLATE

Steps:

• In a saucepan, combine the cream, milk, sugar, and salt and heat over medium-low heat. When the cream mixture just begins to steam, add the chopped chocolate, and stir, until melted. Stir in the peppermint oil. Divide the hot chocolate among mugs and top with whipped cream and chocolate shavings.

CHOCOLATE PUDDING SHOTS

Steps:

• Beat pudding mix and milk together in a bowl with an electric hand mixer until smooth and beginning to thicken, 1 to 2 minutes. Stir vodka and Irish cream liqueur into the pudding mixture. Fold whipped topping into the mixture until smooth; spoon into 16 small cups.

MINT-CHOCOLATE LEPRECHAUN SHOTS

Steps:

• Fill a cocktail shaker with ice cubes. Add chocolate liqueur and peppermint schnapps. Shake vigorously for 2 to 3 minutes. Pour into glasses.
• Beat heavy cream and vanilla extract in a chilled glass or metal bowl using an electric mixer until frothy. Add confectioners' sugar gradually, continuing to beat until soft peaks form. Beat in enough food coloring to reach desired shade of green.
• Place a dollop of green whipped cream on top of each shot and garnish with shaved chocolate.