This super thick, rich, and sweetly satisfying mint hot chocolate recipe is the perfect after dinner sipper. If you're making hot cocoa for adults, feel free to substitute peppermint schnapps for the mint extract or drop in a shot of espresso for an extra jolt. Now that I think of it, this might be the perfect drink for when Santa finds himself up in the wee hours, hurriedly wrapping last minute gifts and stuffing them under the tree right before the kids wake up at 6am.