### Minty Alpine Hot Chocolate Delight

This Fernet-Branca and green Chartreuse-spiked hot chocolate cocktail is a luxurious and indulgent treat perfect for the winter season. The rich and creamy hot chocolate base, infused with a hint of salt, is elevated by the herbal and aromatic notes of Fernet-Branca and green Chartreuse. Topped with a lightly whipped cream, this decadent beverage is a delightful balance of sweet, bitter, and herbal flavors. It's a sophisticated twist on a classic hot chocolate recipe, sure to warm both body and soul on chilly evenings.

### Minty Alpine Hot Chocolate Delight

A luxurious and indulgent hot chocolate cocktail spiked with Fernet-Branca and green Chartreuse, topped with a lightly whipped cream.

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Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 5 mins
Total Time 10 mins

Ingredients

  • 8 cups cream
  • 8 oz water
  • 2/3 cup sugar
  • 1 cup 55% chocolate
  • 1 1/4 cups 72% chocolate
  • 4 vanilla beans
  • 3/4 tsp salt
  • 2 oz whipping cream
  • 1/2 oz simple syrup
  • 1/2 oz Angostura
  • 5 oz salted hot chocolate base
  • 3/4 oz Fernet-Branca
  • 1/2 oz green Chartreuse
  • Angostura cream, for garnish

Instructions

  1. In a medium pot, combine the cream and water, and heat over low heat, stirring frequently to prevent boiling or burning.
  2. Pour the heated liquid over the remaining base ingredients, mix thoroughly, and chill completely.
  3. In a medium bowl, whip all the ingredients for the cream to a loose consistency.
  4. Heat the hot chocolate base, then mix in the Fernet-Branca and green Chartreuse.
  5. Top the cocktail with the prepared whipped cream and serve.