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Five-Minute Homemade Peppermint Mocha
Prep Time
2 mins
Cook Time
3 mins
Total Time
5 mins
 

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: 1 cup
Author: Michelle
Ingredients
Peppermint Mocha
  • 1 cup milk, anykind but whole works best
  • 1/4 cup strong coffee or espresso
  • 2 Tbsp granulated sugar
  • 2 Tbsp cocoa powder
  • 1/8-1/4 tsp peppermint extract, depending upon your minty preference--I used around 1/8
Toppings
  • Winter sprinkles
  • Mini Chocolate Chips
  • Chocolate Syrup
Whipped Cream
  • 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 2 Tbsp powdered sugar
  • 1/8 tsp peppermint extract
Instructions
Whipped Cream
  1. 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
  1. In the microwave (or stove) heat milk and peppermint extract until hot and steaming (but not boiling), about 1-2 minutes.
  2. Add in cocoa powder and sugar and whip with a whisk until the milk is foamy, about 30 seconds to a minute.
  3. 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.
  4. Enjoy!