Description
This Peppermint Mocha recipe brings festive holiday flavors to your cup in just 10 minutes. Combining rich brewed coffee with warm milk, chocolate syrup, and peppermint syrup, it’s topped off with whipped cream and crushed peppermint candies for a perfect seasonal treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Beverage
- 1 cup brewed coffee
- 1/2 cup milk
Syrups & Toppings
- 2 tablespoons chocolate syrup
- 1 tablespoon peppermint syrup
- Whipped cream for topping
- Crushed peppermint candies for garnish
Instructions
- Brew Coffee: Brew 1 cup of your favorite coffee using your preferred method to create a strong and fresh coffee base.
- Heat Milk: Pour 1/2 cup of milk into a saucepan and warm it gently over medium heat until hot but not boiling, about 2 to 3 minutes.
- Add Syrups: Stir 2 tablespoons of chocolate syrup and 1 tablespoon of peppermint syrup into the warmed milk until fully combined and smooth.
- Combine Coffee and Milk Mixture: Pour the chocolate peppermint milk mixture into the brewed coffee, stirring gently to blend the flavors evenly.
- Top with Whipped Cream: Generously add whipped cream on top of your peppermint mocha to add creaminess and richness.
- Garnish: Sprinkle crushed peppermint candies over the whipped cream for a festive and crunchy finishing touch.
Notes
- Use whole milk for a richer flavor or a plant-based milk for a dairy-free version.
- Adjust the amount of chocolate and peppermint syrups to taste for a sweeter or more subtle flavor.
- Brew strong coffee if you prefer a bolder mocha taste.
- Crushed peppermint candies can be swapped with candy canes for a similar effect.
- Serve immediately for best flavor and texture.
