Easy Homemade Starbucks Peppermint Mocha Recipe

Make your holiday season extra special with a delicious cup of peppermint mocha! You can make your own peppermint mocha with this easy recipe.

This delicious peppermint mocha is a great way to enjoy the flavor of peppermint and is the perfect drink this time of year.

Plus, you can turn this tasty beverage into a creamy latte or hot cocoa in just minutes! Like our other Starbucks copycats (our favorite coffee shop) recipes, this one is a keeper.

Why this Peppermint Mocha Recipe

Easy Recipe. This is one of our Starbucks Copycat recipes that are the easiest ways to make coffee drinks at home. With just a handful of simple ingredients, you can

Comforting. This Starbucks Copycat recipe is perfect for the winter season. The combination of coffee, chocolate, and peppermint creates a comforting beverage that is sure to put you in the holiday spirit.

Versatile. This easy-to-make recipe can be made with your favorite type of milk, whether it’s oat milk or almond milk, and can also be adapted to use decaffeinated coffee for those who don’t want to consume caffeine.

Healthy. You can make this delicious drink even healthier by opting for a non-dairy milk alternative, such as coconut or soy milk, instead of regular cow’s milk.

Plus, you can control how much sugar or other sweeteners are added to create a balanced flavor profile for your own.

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Ingredients for this peppermint mocha coffee recipe

Mint Simple Syrup

• Sugar
• Water
• Peppermint extract 

Mocha Coffee

• Bittersweet chocolate squares – chopped
• Coffee 
• Milk – You can use whole milk, nonfat milk, coconut milk or almond milk 

Equipment and kitchen tools

• Small Saucepan
• Mugs

Substitutions and Variations

To enhance the flavor of this coffee with peppermint, you could top it off with whipped cream and chocolate curls for a festive touch.

If you want to make a richer drink, use dark chocolate instead of regular and add some white chocolate chips or shavings for an even more indulgent taste.

In lieu of peppermint extract, you can make your own peppermint syrup or us a peppermint-flavored syrup from the grocery store.

Make this an iced peppermint mocha by pouring over ice cubes.

If you don’t have bittersweet chocolate, you can use a store-bought chocolate sauce or chocolate syrup.

How to make this peppermint mocha latte

Step by step overview, full details in recipe card below.

Step 1 – Mix everything for the mint simple syrup, cook until thick, then refrigerate. Store in a container until ready to use.

Step 2 – In a saucepan, add chocolate, coffee, and milk.

Step 3 – Add 1 teaspoon of simple syrup. Add more to taste.

Step 4 – Add a little more milk if desired.

Step 5 – Pour into mugs or coffee glasses. Garnish with whipped cream or as desired.

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Tips for best results

• Top with a sprinkle of cocoa powder and some candy cane pieces to make it look festive.
• Add a scoop of whipped cream on top to make it even more indulgent.
• Use a high quality espresso machine or coffee maker for the best flavor.
• Brew strong coffee and dilute it with hot water for a milder flavor.
• Use good quality ingredients to get the most out of your drink.
• For those who don’t want caffeine, try using decaf coffee instead.
• You can also make this in the microwave if you want.

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