Peppermint Mocha

Total Time Prep/Total Time: 20 min.
Test Kitchen Approved
Our peppermint mocha recipe comes together in a snap and is the perfect way to add festivity and cheer to a winter morning.

Ingredients

  • MINT SYRUP:
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
  • MOCHA:
  • 3/4 cup whole milk
  • 1 ounce unsweetened chocolate
  • 3 ounces brewed espresso
  • Whipped cream and crushed candy canes, for topping

Directions

  1. In a small saucepan, combine sugar and water. Bring to a boil; reduce to a simmer over medium-low heat. Cook until sugars have dissolved, 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat; stir in mint extract. Cool completely. Reserve 2 tablespoons syrup; refrigerate remaining syrup for future use.
  2. Warm milk and chocolate in a small saucepan over medium-low heat; stir until chocolate is melted, 2-3 minutes. Pour reserved 2 tablespoons mint syrup, brewed espresso and chocolate milk into a coffee mug; stir to combine. If desired, top with whipped cream and crushed candy canes.

Nutrition Facts

1 mocha: 405 calories, 21g fat (13g saturated fat), 19mg cholesterol, 98mg sodium, 44g carbohydrate (34g sugars, 5g fiber), 10g protein.

A peppermint mocha is just the ticket when you want a wintery and festive coffee. Our recipe makes it easy to whip one up at home instead of having to purchase one at your local coffee shop. —Lauren Habermehl, Pewaukee, Wisconsin
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