Peppermint Basil Hot Chocolate

This Peppermint Basil Hot Chocolate recipe warmed up our holiday spirit with its sweet and minty-herb taste! A few drops of our Il Fusti Basil Olive Oil gave this drink a smooth texture while adding buttery and peppery notes for a complex flavor. We were so happy with the result! Invite your loved ones to share a cup of this minty basil choco goodness!  

Ingredients

• 1 cup milk (whole or 2% are best)
• 1/4 cup heavy cream
• 1 to 2 tablespoons granulated sugar (depending on how sweet you like it)
• Pinch kosher salt
• 3 ounces finely chopped semisweet chocolate or chocolate chips (about 1/2 cup)
• 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/8 teaspoon peppermint extract
• A teaspoon of Il Fusti Basil Olive Oil
• Whipped cream, marshmallows, and crushed candy canes, for garnish (optional)

Instructions

1. In a pot, whisk together milk, heavy cream, sugar, vanilla, Basil Olive Oil and peppermint extracts, and salt. Heat the pot on the stove on medium-low until bubbles start forming around the pan's side.
   
   
2. Reduce heat to low, add chocolate and extracts, and whisk until melted, glossy, and thickened slightly for 1-2 minutes.
   
   
3. Pour into a mug and top with lightly-sweetened whipped cream or marshmallows and a sprinkling of crushed candy canes.