Peppermint Mocha
Make your holiday season extra special with a delicious cup of peppermint mocha! This classic recipe is easy to make with simple ingredients.
Servings: 2
Calories: 81kcal
Ingredients
- Mint Simple Syrup:
- Sugar 1 cup
- Water 1 cup
- 1 teaspoon Peppermint extract
- 2 oz bittersweet chocolate squares chopped
- 2 cups Coffee
- 1 cup Milk
Instructions
- Mix everything for the mint simple syrup, cook until thick, then refrigerate. Store in a container until ready to use.
- In a saucepan, add chocolate, coffee and milk
- Add 1 teaspoon of simple syrup. Add more to taste.
- Pour in mugs.
- Garnish with whipped cream or as desired.
Notes
- 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.
Nutrition
Calories: 81kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 51mg | Potassium: 302mg | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 198IU | Calcium: 155mg | Iron: 0.03mg