This easy homemade peppermint mocha comes together in just 5 minutes! A perfect Starbucks peppermint mocha copycat recipe!
Course:
Drink
Cuisine:
American
Keyword:
homemade peppermint mocha
Servings: 1cup
Author: Michelle
Ingredients
Peppermint Mocha
1cupmilk, anykind but whole works best
1/4cupstrong coffee or espresso
2Tbspgranulated sugar
2Tbspcocoa powder
1/8-1/4tsppeppermint extract, depending upon your minty preference--I used around 1/8
Toppings
Winter sprinkles
Mini Chocolate Chips
Chocolate Syrup
Whipped Cream
1/2cupheavy whipping cream
2Tbsppowdered sugar
1/8tsppeppermint extract
Instructions
Whipped Cream
With a mixer, whip heavy cream until it thickens into a whipped cream consistency, about 5-6 minutes. Add in powdered sugar and peppermint extract. Mix until combined.
Peppermint Mocha
In the microwave (or stove) heat milk and peppermint extract until hot and steaming (but not boiling), about 1-2 minutes.
Add in cocoa powder and sugar and whip with a whisk until the milk is foamy, about 30 seconds to a minute.
In a mug with a 1/4 c of espresso, pour in the frothed milk. Top with whipped cream, mini chips, winter sprinkles, and chocolate syrup.