You'll enjoy a cup of this pleasing hot cocoa...especially with its chocolatey kickin' hint of mint.

Grasshopper Hot Cocoa

1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/3 cup hot water
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
4 cups milk
1/8 teaspoon salt

1/4 cup creme de menthe

1/4 cup creme de cacao

Whipped cream for garnish (optional)

Grated semisweet or milk chocolate for garnish (optional)

1. Mix cocoa, sugar, water and salt in a saucepan. Over medium heat, stir constantly until mixture boils. Cook, stirring constantly, for 1 minute.
2. Stir in the milk and heat, but do not boil. Remove from heat and add the liqueurs; blend well.
3. Pour into 4 cups, top with whipped cream and grated chocolate. Serve immediately.

Makes 4 servings.