For vegan peppermint hot chocolate, add ¼ teaspoon of peppermint extract and top your hot chocolate with crushed candy canes. You can also skip the maple syrup and put a full sized candy cane into the hot chocolate when serving. As long as the hot chocolate is still hot it will melt and you can use it as a stir stick! Other ways to spice up the hot chocolate are: -Add in some cinnamon and/or nutmeg -Add a pinch of cayenne pepper for a spicy kick! -Add a few drops of orange extract for chocolate orange hot chocolate -For an adults-only version, add in a little bit of peppermint liquor, bourbon, or even vegan Bailey’s.