This Peppermint Mocha Recipe is the holiday glow up your coffee cup has been dreaming of! Infused with rich chocolate and refreshing peppermint, each sip of coffee will feel like a cozy candy cane cuddle! You’ll just need 4 ingredients and 10 minutes to make yours!
Did somebody say peppermint mocha recipe? Why yes, yes please!
It’s the most wonderful time of the year, and that means… bring on the Peppermint… and Candy Canes… and chocolatey Christmas coffee bliss!
Tara writes: "Did this with Almond milk instead of whole milk and it still tasted really good."
Now I’ve got a little secret to tell you… I’m in love with coffee, and it all started one chilly, blustery, Seattle day with a peppermint mocha.
It was a rainy Washington day, and I was in high school. Embarrassed, I admitted to a friend of mine that I had never had coffee before.
What?!? This region was the king of coffee culture!
She was dumbfounded and after school that day, she said she had somewhere important she wanted to take me.
After driving through a little drive-thru coffee hut, in no time I found myself holding what was called a peppermint mocha.
It was a cold winter day… and this moment changed my life. 🙂 Honestly, I didn’t want to try it. I assumed coffee didn’t taste good.
That’s what I had been told all my life.
I grew up in a non-coffee drinking family. I can’t even fathom the concept anymore! But this peppermint mocha coffee was a gift, and of course I didn’t want to be rude, so there I politely obliged.
WOW! It was love at first sip, and it catapulted me into my now long-life-love affair (and yes maybe a little crazy obsession) with coffee.
I even spent a summer in college working for the Starbucks headquarters in Seattle. Talk about delicious! One of the ‘perks’ of that job was training for how to make every one of my favorite hand-crafted Coffee Drinks, including my favorite Starbucks peppermint mocha!
Of course I had to share this life changing drink with you. It’s simply too good a thing to keep to myself. Plus, it’s just as easy to make as the delicious frozen Peppermint Mocha Frappe and clever Cinnamon in Coffee drinks I’ve already shared with you.
Want to add some energy to your next party? I’ll even show you how to easily prepare a big batch of this copycat Starbucks peppermint mocha recipe right in your crockpot! Just like I do with my party sized Crock Pot Apple Cider, Slow Cooker Hot Chocolate, and Starbucks White Hot Chocolate copycat.
No kidding, if you want to make a whole bunch of friends fast… just serve up this perfectly festive drink at your holiday parties. It’s a serious party pleaser.
Of course it’s one of the most perfect Copycat Recipes to make anytime.
So make it on a cold day, make it for Christmas, make it on a snow day, or why wait… just make it today!
Seriously, you need it, you’ll LOVE it, and your friends and family will thank you!
Ingredients
This copycat recipe for Starbucks peppermint mocha and Dunkin peppermint mocha requires just 4 simple ingredients!
- Brewed Espresso – I link to my top espresso brewing tips below.
- Chocolate Syrup – Hershey’s or my Chocolate Syrup Recipe for Coffee.
- Peppermint Syrup – Torani (found at World Market or on Amazon), or pick up a Starbucks Peppermint Syrup bottle at your local Starbucks.
- Milk – Use whole milk for the richest, creamiest flavor… or you can even substitute Almond Milk!
For this peppermint mocha recipe, you’ll also need a way to brew up your espresso.
How to Make Peppermint Mocha
Trust me, when it comes to Starbucks Copycat Recipes, it doesn’t get any easier or tastier than this copycat peppermint mocha Starbucks recipe.
This is how to make a peppermint mocha the EASY way…
1. Brew your espresso using my tips for How To Make an Espresso.
2. Heat or steam your milk.
3. Pour the chocolate syrup and peppermint syrup into your mug.
4. Then pour in your espresso.
5. Finally, add the milk and stir until well combined.
Add some extra indulgence to your peppermint mocha coffee when you top it with some whipped cream.
You can even add some optional sprinkles or crushed candy canes to give your drink a festive touch.
To prepare a big batch of peppermint mocha that will serve 10 at a party, see my Crock Pot instructions in the peppermint mocha recipe card notes below.
Scroll down for the printable peppermint mocha recipe card with detailed, step-by-step instructions.
Peppermint Mocha Toppings
If you want to take your dreamy peppermint mocha coffee to the next level, don’t forget about the festive toppings!
Here are a few favorites you’ll want to have on hand…
- Whipped Cream
- Crushed Candy Canes (or crushed peppermint candies)
- Mini Chocolate Chips
- Shaved Chocolate Curls
- Sprinkling of Cocoa Powder
Reviews
Here’s what your frugal friends are saying about this easy copycat Starbucks peppermint mocha recipe…
T. writes: “Wow, so good! This is my go-to holiday drink!”
Rebecca writes: “Delish!”
Cindy writes: “The perfect hot drink on a chilly day!”
Kim writes: “The flavors are so yummy!”
Heather writes: “This is all I want to sip on when it’s chilly!!”
Norine writes: “Christmas in a cup”
Serene writes: “Soooo cozy for the holidays!”
Tara writes: “Did this with Almond milk instead of whole milk and it still tasted really good.”
Samantha writes: “Create different mocha flavors by keeping everything else the same except the type of Starbucks syrup and crushed candy on top. I made a salted caramel version of this mocha and it was delicious!!!”
Cristi writes: “I love the idea of making peppermint mocha in the crock pot for parties. That would make serving so much easier. Thanks for sharing!”
Tricia writes: “Great for an informal gathering.”
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Peppermint Mocha Recipe
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Ingredients
- 1 cup Whole Milk
- 2 ounces Brewed Espresso , (or 1/4 cup)
- 2 tablespoons Chocolate Syrup
- 3/4 teaspoon Peppermint Syrup
Instructions
- Gather your peppermint mocha recipe ingredients.
- Brew Espresso or Coffee.
- Warm milk on stovetop or in microwave.
- Optional: Froth Warmed Milk with a milk steamer or French Press. (See my How To Make An Espresso post for instructions on how to Froth Milk with a French Press.)
- Pour Espresso, Milk, Chocolate Syrup, and Peppermint Syrup in mug, stir well, and if you foamed milk, you can top off with a little foam.
- Then add your favorite toppings, like Whip Cream, Crushed Candy Canes, etc. and ENJOY!
Notes
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- 8 cups Whole Milk
- 2 cups Brewed Espresso
- 1 cup Chocolate Syrup
- 2 tablespoons Peppermint Syrup
- Pour All Ingredients in 6 – 8 quart Crockpot, Stir well, Cover with lid, and Cook on HIGH for 2 hours or LOW for 4 hours, or until hot, stirring occasionally.
- Let simmer on LOW or WARM setting to serve during parties. ENJOY!
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Hello! Thank you for these awesome recipes! Quick question for you. For the peppermint mocha, you said to get Starbucks Peppermint Syrup. I’ve never seen them sold anywhere. Where can I find it? Thank you again!
Hi Rose ~ I’m so glad you’re enjoying the recipes! You can purchase the Starbucks Syrups at your local Starbucks store. Or, you could use Torani Peppermint Syrup instead. That can be found at World Market, or on Amazon.
Hope that helps! 🙂