Minttukaakao p.2

MINTTUKAAKAO

(part 2)

(The first one made ~3 years ago, here)

Back with a winter classic, the Minttukaakao, now looking extra pretty! :3 One of the great peppermint drinks available, using proper ingredients yields proper results:

• 4 cl Minttu schnapps
• self-made hot chocolate (with full-fat milk!)
• lightly whipped cream on top

In a pre-heated glass/mug, add the peppermint schnapps, the cocoa and finally layer some cream on top. In addition, feel free to garnish with grated nutmeg, chocolate or anything you feel like.

This is truly a magnificent hot chocolate cocktail! 

BB Cocoa

BB COCOA

On the 3rd day of vacation my bar cabinet brought to me...A BB Cocoa! Continuing our successful line of warm drinks, here's another cocktail that I remembered from the list of drinks at our bar. The "BB" stands for "Brandy&Butterscotch". At the bar we use the traditional Jaloviina, alas I did not have it so I had to trust in my other "brandy-pals":

• 2 cl brandy
• 2 cl butterscotch liqueur
• hot cocoa
• (fresh cream float)

The hot cocoa I prepared just like I did with the Minttukaakao, but now I used only 1.5 dl (a tad more than ½ a cup) milk and only 1 teaspoon of sugar.

Having prepared my glass with hot water beforehand, I poured the alcohols first, then the cocoa and as usual, a good thick float of fresh cream.

The smell is amazing. The fudge-like aromas invaded my nose and then the brandy's "kick" came in second. A delightful mixture, where all ingredients fit perfectly; brandy, butterscotch and hot chocolate.

A solid alcoholic hot chocolate drink for those "special" occasions!

Minttukaakao

MINTTUKAAKAO

Greetings! Continuing our episodes of "warm drinks", there's one particular I want to bring forth; the Minttukaakao. No, there is no such thing as "Mint Hot Chocolate", no sir! It is and will always be "Minttukaakao". 

This is one of those warm cocktails at least us Finns order in massive amounts. They make this into a thermos, go "skiing" (among other things) and drink this. The Minttukaakao has become, as far as I know, a some sort of ideal. Winter and Minttukaakaos go hand-in-hand  with each other. That said, I wanted to prepare myself one of these. (Gosh I can't remember the last time I've had one)

In order to make a proper Minttukaakao, keep in mind that this is not a light drink. Quite the opposite to be exact! I remember my colleague say one evening that one of the customers asked for a "Minttukaakao without the cream float; I'm on a diet." O tempora, o mores! :D

• 1 teaspoon of cocoa powder (such as Van Houten)
• 1-1½ teaspoons of sugar
• ~2 dl (a tad less than a cup) of whole milk (regular milk is okay too, avoid skimmed/low-fat)
• fresh cream for the float (optional, especially if preparing for a thermos)
• 4 cl Minttu (but any white peppermint schnapps will do)

In a small pan mix the cocoa powder, sugar and milk. Heat it up until almost boiling. In a cup (remember to warm it beforehand) pour in the minttu and add the cocoa. With the help of a spoon float the cream on top.

I must say. It did its job! I believe this is best enjoyed with friends when it's freezing outside...and you guys are inside :)