Description
This Copycat Starbucks Peppermint Mocha recipe lets you enjoy the festive flavors of peppermint and rich chocolate combined with bold espresso right at home. It’s a quick and easy way to make a delicious holiday-inspired coffee drink that can be served hot or iced, perfect for cozy mornings or festive gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup water
- 1.5 teaspoons peppermint extract (divided)
- 3 tablespoons powdered baking cocoa
- 3 tablespoons warm water
- 1/2 cup hot espresso
- 1.5 cups steamed milk
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, combine the sugar and 1/4 cup water. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally to dissolve the sugar and prevent burning.
- Once boiling, reduce heat to low and let it simmer gently.
- When simmering stops, stir in half of the peppermint extract (1.5 teaspoons). Mix well and turn off the heat.
- In a small bowl, mix the powdered baking cocoa with 3 tablespoons of warm water until smooth, forming a thick paste.
- Add the hot espresso and the remaining peppermint extract (1.5 teaspoons) to the cocoa paste. Stir until fully combined.
- In a coffee mug, add the cocoa-espresso mixture, then 1 tablespoon of the prepared peppermint syrup, followed by 1.5 cups of steamed milk.
- Stir everything together. You can enjoy the mocha as is, or top with whipped cream and crushed candy canes for added festivity.
- If you prefer an iced peppermint mocha, allow the drink to cool slightly, then pour over ice and serve.
Notes
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 20mg