Description
Warm up your winter days with this delightful Peppermint Mocha recipe, blending rich espresso, velvety chocolate, and invigorating peppermint. Perfect for chilly mornings or festive gatherings, this easy-to-make drink captures the essence of the holiday season in every sip. Top it off with whipped cream and crushed candy canes for a visually stunning treat that will impress family and friends alike!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 shots espresso or 1 cup strong coffee
- 1 cup whole milk (or almond/oat milk)
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract
- Sweetener to taste (sugar, honey, etc.)
- Whipped cream for topping
- Crushed candy canes for garnish
Instructions
- Brew two shots of espresso or one cup of strong coffee.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, warm the milk until steaming but not boiling.
- Whisk in cocoa powder and peppermint extract into the heated milk until smooth.
- Pour the hot coffee into a mug and stir in the cocoa mixture.
- Top with whipped cream and garnish with crushed candy canes.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Brewing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 245
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 20mg