Chocolate Mint Shot Recipes

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.

CHOCOLATE MINT BITES

Steps:

• Heat the cream in a medium saucepot over low heat. Smack the mint between your hands to help release the oils; add the mint to the cream. Bring to a simmer, then remove from the heat, cover and let steep for 30 minutes.
• Heat the cream back to a simmer. Place the bittersweet and semisweet chocolate chips in a large bowl and strain the hot mint cream over the chocolate. Let sit for 2 minutes to let the chocolate melt. Add the salt and whisk until the chocolate is completely melted and blended into the cream. Pour into a baking dish. Cover and refrigerate until chilled and set, 2 hours.
• Using a small round scoop, melon baller or tablespoon measure, scoop out tablespoon-size balls of the chilled chocolate and place on a baking sheet. You'll need some rubber gloves for the next part. Roll each ball in your hands so that it is uniform and smooth, then place back on the baking sheet.
• Place the crushed cookies, chopped nuts and chopped semisweet chocolate in 3 separate dishes. Roll each chocolate ball in one of the coatings, making sure it is completely covered. Place on a baking sheet, cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. Remove from the refrigerator about 20 minutes before serving.

SHOT GLASS APPS: MINT CHOCOLATE PUDDING

Steps:

• Heat the milk over medium-high heat in a small saucepan until tiny bubbles form around the edge (do not boil). Remove from the heat, add the mint and let stand for 15 minutes. Strain the milk mixture through a sieve into a bowl. Discard the solids and return the milk to the pan. Stir in the sugar, cornstarch, cocoa and salt. Return the pan to medium heat and bring to a boil, stirring constantly with a whisk until the mixture thickens.
• Put the egg yolks in a medium bowl and gradually add half of the hot milk mixture, stirring constantly with a whisk. Add the egg mixture to the pan and bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Cook until thick, 1 minute. Off the heat, add the chocolate and vanilla, stirring until the chocolate melts.
• Pour the pudding into a bowl and cover the surface with plastic wrap. Refrigerate until chilled. Spoon the pudding into shot glasses and garnish with mint leaves.

FAVORITE MINT HOT CHOCOLATE

Steps:

• Brush both sides of mint leaves with melted chocolate. Place on a waxed paper-lined baking sheet; refrigerate until set., In a small bowl, beat cream until it begins to thicken. Add sugar and extract; beat until soft peaks form. Refrigerate until serving., In a large saucepan, heat milk and cream over medium heat just to simmering (do not boil). Remove from heat; add mint. Whisk in chocolate chips until melted; return to heat and heat through., If desired, pour hot chocolate through a strainer to remove mint leaves. Top servings with whipped cream and chocolate leaves.

CHOCOLATE-MINT LEAVES

Steps:

• Using paintbrush, coat underside of 1 leaf with a thick layer of chocolate. Drape leaf, chocolate side up, over a skewer set on a parchment-lined baking sheet, top. Repeat. Refrigerate until set, about 10 minutes.
• Gently grasp each leaf with tweezers, and peel from chocolate. Use chocolate leaves to decorate as desired, or store, refrigerated, in an airtight container for up to 2 days.

WHITE CHOCOLATE MINT PUDDING SHOTS RECIPE - (4/5)

Steps:

• Using mixer, mix together the pudding, schnapps & milk. Once that is blended well, fold in whipped topping. Put into individual shot pudding cups. (I purchased a bag of 50 cups for $4 at Walmart). Fills about 25 cups

EASY MINT HOT CHOCOLATE

Steps:

• In a small saucepan, melt the mints over low heat. Slowly whisk in chocolate milk until well blended; heat but do not boil. Pour into mugs; top with mini marshmallows if desired.

MIDNIGHT MINT HOT CHOCOLATE

Steps:

• Whip the cream in a small bowl then stir in the icing sugar and a few drops of peppermint extract. Place in the fridge until needed.
• Pour the milk into a saucepan and heat gently until simmering, stirring frequently. Take off the heat then add the chocolate. Stir until the chocolate has completely melted and the mixture is smooth. Return to the heat until warm then add the crème de menthe and pour into a mug.
• Top with a dollop of the whipped mint cream and chocolate curls or sprinkles just before serving.

CHOCOLATE MINT TEA

Steps:

• In a saucepan, heat the milk with tea bags until not quite boiling.
• Remove from heat, cover, and steep for about three minutes.
• Strain out the tea bags.
• Pour out into 6 mugs and then stir in one tablespoon of chocolate powder into each mug.

MINT CHOCOLATE MARTINI

Steps:

• In a cocktail shaker filled with ice, mix ingredients together.
• Shake sharply and strain into a martini glass.
• Garnish with a mint sprig or a sugar coated mint leaf jujube.

CHOCOLATE PEPPERMINT SNAPS

Steps:

• Melt the chocolate in a heatproof bowl set over a pan of barely simmering water. Line a large baking tray with baking parchment and mix the sugar with the peppermint essence. When the chocolate has melted, cool for 1 min, mix with the sugar, then pour into the tray. Spread to a very thin layer and chill until completely firm. Snap into shards to serve. Perfect as a garnish for puddings or with an after-dinner coffee.

CHOCOLATE MINT SHOT

Steps:

• Fill a shot glass half-full with Irish cream. Pour in chocolate liqueur to three-fourths full. Top with creme de menthe.n