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A peppermint mocha in a clear mug topped with whipped cream, crushed candy cane and a candy cane stick set on a marble countertop with a white napkin and candycanes around it.

Peppermint Mocha Recipe

Catherine
Make your own delicious and festive Peppermint Mocha recipe with this easy recipe inspired by the Starbucks holiday favourite!
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Drinks
Cuisine American
Servings 1 servings
Calories 413 kcal

Ingredients
  

For the Peppermint Syrup (makes enough for 6-8 drinks):

  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract

To make 1 peppermint mocha:

  • 2 tablespoons peppermint syrup*
  • 1/3 cup strong-brewed coffee or espresso
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 3 tablespoons chocolate chips

Toppings (optional):

  • whipped cream optional, to garnish
  • crushed candy cane optional. to garnish
  • candy cane optional, to garnish

Instructions
 

To make the peppermint syrup:

  • In a small saucepan over medium heat, add all of the syrup ingredients except the peppermint extract. Simmer together for about 5 minutes, whisking often until the sugar is dissolved. Remove from heat and whisk in the peppermint extract. Let it cool.

To make 1 peppermint mocha recipe:

  • Add the peppermint syrup* and the hot coffee or espresso to a mug. Stir together.
  • In a saucepan over medium heat, add the milk and chocolate chips. Whisk until the chocolate chips dissolve and the milk is warmed through. Pour the milk into the mug and stir. Taste and adjust by adding more syrup to suit your taste, if desired.
  • Top the peppermint mocha with whip cream and candy cane, if desired. Enjoy.

Notes

  • Adjust the amount of peppermint syrup to suit your preferences.
  • Note: nutritional information is an estimation and does not include the optional toppings.

Note: Metric ingredient measurements are provided as a courtesy using a third-party calculator and are rounded to the nearest unit. The recipes provided on this site have not been tested with metric measurements and their accuracy cannot be verified.

Nutrition

Calories: 413kcalCarbohydrates: 65gProtein: 4gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.2gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 81mgPotassium: 427mgSugar: 61gVitamin A: 198IUVitamin C: 0.2mgCalcium: 189mgIron: 2mg

The nutritional information provided is based on third-party calculations and is an estimate only. Accurate nutritional facts will vary based on the particular brands used, portion sizes, measurement accuracy and more.

Keyword chocolate drink, christmas, coffee, hot drink, mocha, peppermint, peppermint extract, starbucks, winter
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