Chilled Peppermint Cocoa Snowball Drink

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-31 · Updated 2026-05-31

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A refreshing icy chocolate beverage infused with peppermint and topped with whipped cream, perfect for winter festivities. This recipe, ready in about 15 minutes, brings together unsweetened cocoa powder, granulated sugar, hot water for a refreshing, crowd-pleasing drink — a bright, easy pour for parties, gatherings, or any warm-weather afternoon when you want something festive without alcohol-only options. Each serving lands at about 180 calories and feeds 2, so it works for entertaining, brunch, or a non-alcoholic option at the bar cart. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 5 min Serves 2 Cocktails cuisine 180 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
3 tbsp granulated sugar
1/2 cup hot water
1 cup cold milk
1/4 tsp peppermint extract
1/2 cup whipped cream
2 tbsp crushed peppermint candy
1 cup ice cubes

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Instructions

Step 1: In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder, 3 tbsp granulated sugar, and 1/2 cup hot water until fully dissolved and smooth. Let cool to room temperature.
Step 2: In a blender, combine the cooled cocoa mixture, 1 cup cold milk, 1/4 tsp peppermint extract, and 1 cup ice cubes. Blend on high for 30 seconds until frothy and slushy.
Step 3: Pour the peppermint cocoa mixture into tall glasses. Top each glass with 1/4 cup whipped cream and sprinkle 1 tbsp crushed peppermint candy over the cream for a festive crunch.