Description
Rich chocolate meets refreshing peppermint in this cozy Peppermint Mocha — a festive favorite you can make at home in minutes! Creamy, comforting, and perfectly sweet, it’s the ideal holiday drink for chilly mornings or as a winter treat.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 cup milk of choice (dairy or non-dairy)
- ½ cup strong brewed coffee or 1–2 espresso shots
- 1 tbsp cocoa powder
- 1–2 tbsp chocolate chips or chocolate syrup
- 1–2 tsp sugar or maple syrup (to taste)
- ⅛–¼ tsp peppermint extract (to taste)
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
Optional Toppings
- Whipped cream
- Crushed candy canes
- Chocolate drizzle
Instructions
- Warm the milk mixture: In a small saucepan over medium heat, whisk together the milk, cocoa powder, chocolate chips or syrup, sugar or maple syrup, and vanilla extract until the mixture is warm and smooth, ensuring the chocolate is fully melted and blended.
- Add coffee and peppermint: Stir in the strong brewed coffee or espresso shots along with the peppermint extract. Taste the mocha and adjust the sweetness or peppermint intensity according to your preference.
- Serve and garnish: Pour the peppermint mocha into a mug. Top with optional whipped cream, crushed candy canes, and a drizzle of chocolate if desired, then enjoy immediately while warm.
Notes
- Start with less peppermint extract — a little goes a long way!
- For extra richness, use half-and-half or add 1 tbsp chocolate chips.
- Dairy-Free: Use oat milk or almond milk and non-dairy whipped topping.
- Add a shot of peppermint schnapps for an adults-only version.
- Prep Time: 3 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 minutes
- Category: Beverage, Holiday
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
