Homemade Peppermint Mocha
Homemade Peppermint Mocha is a rich and festive coffee drink made with chocolate, coffee, creamy milk, and refreshing peppermint. This cozy café-style beverage is perfect for holiday mornings and winter evenings.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 1 cup milk
- ½ cup strong brewed coffee or 1 to 2 shots espresso
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoons sugar or sweetener of choice
- ¼ teaspoon peppermint extract
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- Whipped cream for topping (optional)
- Crushed peppermint candies or candy canes for garnish (optional)
- Chocolate shavings for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, combine the milk, cocoa powder, and sugar.
- Heat over medium heat, whisking until the cocoa and sugar are fully dissolved.
- Continue heating until the mixture is hot but not boiling.
- Remove from the heat and stir in the peppermint extract and vanilla extract.
- Pour the brewed coffee or espresso into a large mug.
- Add the hot chocolate mixture and stir well.
- Top with whipped cream if desired.
- Garnish with crushed peppermint candies or chocolate shavings.
- Serve immediately while warm.
Notes
- Serve over ice for an iced peppermint mocha variation.
- Use white chocolate instead of cocoa powder for a white chocolate version.
- Substitute oat, almond, soy, or coconut milk for a dairy-free option.
- Add melted dark chocolate for a richer mocha flavor.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
- Whisk well when reheating if separation occurs.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mug
- Calories: 210 kcal
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 115 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 31 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 18 mg
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