Nonalcoholic

Here's a rich version of a favorite warm-up.

This is also very good served hot.

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less but requires additional unattended time.

Omit the alcohol for a kid-friendly drink.

Try this one over ice, too.

(Coffee with Hot Milk)

Peppermint schnapps makes this drink a candy cane with a kick, but the liquor can be omitted. Either way, indulge and top the hot chocolate with whipped cream and more crushed peppermint candy.

The secret to this fabulous milk shake from the St. Francis Fountain and Candy Store in San Francisco is the homemade chocolate syrup. Refrigerate the leftover syrup to enjoy later, poured over your favorite ice cream or pound cake.