Peppermint Mocha
This cozy peppermint mocha recipe embraces the holiday season with a blend of strong coffee, rich chocolate, creamy milk, and a cooling, spicy mint flavor.
Servings: 1
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 cup strong coffee or espresso
- 1/2 cup heavy cream or milk
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup honey or brown sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 1 tablespoon cocoa powder
- whipped cream
Instructions
- Add brewed coffee, heavy cream, maple syrup, peppermint extract, and cocoa powder to a small saucepan. Whisk to combine, stirring often over medium-low heat until steamy.
- Pour into your favorite mug, top generously with whipped cream, and enjoy!
Notes
- Brew your coffee strong or use espresso to keep the coffee flavor from being covered up by chocolate and mint. I love to use a French press!
- The mint flavor goes a long way. If you want a stronger mint flavor to your mocha, add only a drop at a time, testing after each addition. It can become overpowering pretty quickly!
- If you don't have maple syrup on hand, try substituting honey or brown sugar instead.
- For an extra creamy consistency, use an immersion blender or milk frother to mix the ingredients up in the saucepan.
- Add some dark chocolate shavings on top of the whipped cream to be extra fancy!
Nutrition
Calories: 475kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 44g | Saturated Fat: 28g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 134mg | Sodium: 40mg | Potassium: 352mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 16g | Vitamin A: 1749IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 112mg | Iron: 1mg