Peppermint Mocha
A festive and cozy coffeehouse-style drink made with espresso, steamed milk, chocolate, and peppermint flavors, perfect for the holiday season.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 shot (1 oz) espresso or 1/2 cup strong brewed coffee
- 1 cup milk (any kind)
- 2 tablespoons chocolate syrup
- 1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract
- Whipped cream (optional, for topping)
- Crushed peppermint candies or chocolate shavings (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Brew the espresso or strong coffee and pour into a mug.
- In a small saucepan over medium heat, warm the milk until hot but not boiling.
- Whisk in the chocolate syrup and peppermint extract until well combined.
- Pour the milk mixture over the coffee and stir to combine.
- Top with whipped cream and crushed peppermint candies or chocolate shavings if desired.
Notes
- Adjust peppermint extract to taste; a little goes a long way.
- Use dairy-free milk for a vegan version.
- You can also use peppermint syrup instead of extract if preferred.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: peppermint mocha, holiday drink, coffee, chocolate, peppermint coffee
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