Description
This Peppermint Mocha Recipe is a delicious and easy-to-make festive coffee drink that combines rich espresso, cocoa, and refreshing peppermint flavors, topped with whipped cream and chocolate shavings for a gourmet café experience at home.
Ingredients
Scale
Base Ingredients
- 3/4 cup whole milk
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
- 3/4 cup brewed espresso or strong coffee
Flavorings
- 1/4 teaspoon mint extract (or 1/2 peppermint candy cane or peppermint syrup)
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
Toppings (optional)
- Whipped cream
- Chocolate shavings
Instructions
- Heat Milk Mixture: In a small saucepan, combine the milk, cocoa powder, and sugar. Heat the mixture over medium heat until small bubbles appear around the edges and the sugar has completely dissolved, stirring occasionally to prevent scorching.
- Add Coffee and Flavorings: Stir in the brewed espresso or strong coffee, then add the mint extract and vanilla extract. If using a peppermint candy cane instead of mint extract, ensure it has melted fully into the hot mixture for a smooth peppermint infusion. Remove the saucepan from heat.
- Serve: Pour the peppermint mocha into a large mug. For an indulgent touch, top with whipped cream and sprinkle chocolate shavings over the cream if desired. Serve immediately and enjoy your homemade gourmet peppermint mocha.
Notes
- This Peppermint Mocha Recipe is incredibly simple and tastes just as good as your favorite café’s version, like Starbucks.
- The preparation and cooking time together take only about 10 minutes, perfect for a quick holiday treat.
- If you prefer a stronger peppermint flavor, adjust the amount of mint extract or add more peppermint syrup to suit your taste.
- To make this recipe dairy-free, substitute the whole milk with almond, oat, or soy milk.
- Use freshly brewed espresso for the best coffee flavor, or a strong brewed coffee if espresso is not available.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 272 kcal
- Sugar: 45 g
- Sodium: 83 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 48 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 18 mg
