
HOLIDAY MINT MOCHAS



INGREDIENTS
- 1/2 cup organic French dark roast ground coffee
- 4 cups water
- 4 cups organic whole milk
- 1 vanilla bean or 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 10 ounce package organic rich chocolate hot cocoa mix
- - peppermint starlights
- - whipped cream
- - chocolate shavings
DIRECTIONS
Brew coffee using 4 cups water. Meanwhile, place milk in a 3-quart saucepan over medium-low heat.
Cut vanilla bean in half lengthwise and scrape out seeds from center. Add seeds (or vanilla extract) to milk and whisk. Bring milk to a simmer, whisking frequently.
Add coffee and all 10 packs of cocoa mix to milk, whisking while adding. Bring to a simmer.
To serve, add one mint to a mug, ladle mocha over mint and top with whipped cream. Garnish with chocolate shavings and broken up mints, if desired.