Best 3 Chocolate Mint Shot Recipes

Indulge in a refreshing and boozy treat with our selection of chocolate mint shots. These delightful shooters combine the rich flavors of chocolate and mint, creating a perfect balance of sweet and minty freshness. Whether you're looking for a festive drink to serve at your next party or a quick and easy way to satisfy your sweet tooth, our recipes have you covered. From classic chocolate mint shots made with creme de menthe and vodka to creative variations like the grasshopper shot and Andes mint chocolate shot, we've got something for every taste. So, gather your ingredients, shake or stir, and enjoy the delicious combination of chocolate and mint in these tempting shooters.

Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!

MINT-CHOCOLATE LEPRECHAUN SHOTS

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A chocolaty-minty drink to celebrate St. Patrick's Day - make it non-alcoholic like the two glasses in front of my image. Mix chocolate milk with 1/4 teaspoon mint extract and top with green whipped cream and chocolate shavings.

Provided by tcasa

Categories Drinks Recipes Shot Recipes

Time 10m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

½ cup ice cubes
4 ½ ounces chocolate liqueur (such as Godiva®)
1 ¼ fluid ounces peppermint schnapps
½ cup heavy whipping cream
¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon confectioners' sugar
3 drops green food coloring, or as desired
½ (1.5 ounce) bar Chocolate shavings

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 284.6 calories, Carbohydrate 24.3 g, Cholesterol 42 mg, Fat 12.8 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 0.9 g, SaturatedFat 7.9 g, Sodium 17.2 mg, Sugar 21.6 g

PEPPERMINT PATTY SHOT

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Transform the sweet mint-chocolate taste of a peppermint patty into a party shot. Discover a fun and easy peppermint schnapps recipe that's simply yummy.

Provided by Colleen Graham

Categories Cocktail Beverage

Time 3m

Number Of Ingredients 3

Ingredients

1/2 ounce crème de cacao
1/2 ounce peppermint schnapps
1 ounce Irish cream liqueur

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 96 kcal, Carbohydrate 10 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fiber 0 g, Protein 0 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, Sodium 2 mg, Sugar 10 g, Fat 0 g, ServingSize 1 shot (1 serving), UnsaturatedFat 0 g

FAVORITE MINT HOT CHOCOLATE

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This is one of my husband's favorite winter drinks. I love the minty, chocolaty recipe because it's like Christmas in a cup. Be sure to use fresh mint leaves and don't skimp on the chocolate or whipped cream either! -Alyssa Ponticello, Brooklyn, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

8 fresh mint leaves
1 ounce dark baking chocolate, melted
WHIPPED CREAM:
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
3 tablespoons sugar
1/8 teaspoon peppermint extract
HOT CHOCOLATE:
4 cups 2% milk
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
4 teaspoons minced fresh mint (about 16 leaves)
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips

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.

Nutrition Facts :

Tips:

For the best results, use high-quality chocolate and mint extract. Look for chocolate with a cocoa content of at least 60% and mint extract that is made with real mint leaves.
To make the shots more festive, rim the glasses with crushed candy canes or chocolate chips.
You can also add a dollop of whipped cream or a twist of mint to each shot for an extra special touch.
If you don't have any white chocolate chips, you can use semisweet chocolate chips instead. Just be sure to add a little extra sugar to the recipe.
These shots can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Conclusion:

These chocolate mint shots are a delicious and refreshing way to celebrate any occasion. They're easy to make and can be customized to your liking. So next time you're looking for a fun and festive drink, give these shots a try!