Peppermint Hot Chocolate

Ingredients:

• 2 cups milk (dairy or non-dairy)
• 1/4 cup cocoa powder
• 2 tbsp sugar (or sweetener of choice)
• 2 tbsp Peppermint Hip Syrup
• Whipped cream (optional)
• Crushed peppermint candies or chocolate shavings for garnish

Instructions:

1. Heat the Milk: In a medium saucepan, heat the milk over medium heat until warm but not boiling.
2. Mix the Cocoa: Whisk in the cocoa powder, sugar, and peppermint simple syrup until fully dissolved.
3. Serve: Pour the hot chocolate into mugs.
4. Garnish: Top with whipped cream, crushed peppermint candies, or chocolate shavings.