Nothings screams holiday cheer like sipping on cozy hot coffee infused with rich chocolate and refreshing peppermint! Trust me… this is THE Peppermint Mocha Recipe you’ll want on repeat all season long! You’ll just need 4 ingredients and 10 minutes to make yours!
Peppermint Mocha Recipe
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!
It’s the perfect cozy drink to snuggle up on the couch with while you catch up on all of your favorite Christmas movies!
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 it 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. They even trained me how to make every one of my favorite hand-crafted drinks!
That’s why I can’t wait to share this EASY Peppermint Mocha Recipe with you! I’ll even show you how to make a single serving, or a big batch in your crockpot for a party!
It’s the perfect drink to serve at holiday parties or on chilly winter days.
Make it on a cold day, make it for Christmas, make it on a snow day, or why wait… let’s make it today!
You need it, you’ll LOVE it, and your friends and family will thank you!
So here’s how to make a Peppermint Mocha…
Ingredients
It takes just a few simple ingredients to create the BEST Peppermint Mocha!
Here’s what you’ll need to grab on your next trip to the grocery store…
- Brewed Espresso
- Chocolate Syrup – Hershey’s or Homemade Chocolate Syrup
- Peppermint Syrup – Torani (found at World Market or on Amazon), or pick up a Starbucks Peppermint Syrup bottle at your local Starbucks cafe.
- Milk – Use whole milk for the richest, creamiest flavor… or you can even substitute Almond Milk!
That’s it. Just 4 easy ingredients.
Peppermint Mocha Toppings
So if you want to take your dreamy holiday drink to the next level, don’t forget about the festive toppings!
Here are a few of my favorite things to have on hand…
- Whip Cream
- Crushed Candy Canes (or crushed peppermint candies)
- Mini Chocolate Chips
- Shaved Chocolate Curls
- Sprinkling of Cocoa Powder
Now here’s where the fun begins… you can choose to make a single serving version just for you… or you can whip up a big batch in your slow cooker for a party!
Hmm… choices, choices!
How to Make a Peppermint Mocha
1. Brew your espresso.
2. Heat or steam your milk.
3. Pour espresso, chocolate syrup, peppermint syrup, and milk into a mug and stir until well combined.
4. Then top with whip cream and optional sprinkles or crushed candy canes.
5. Or for a big batch that will serve 10 at a party, see instructions in the recipe card notes.
Scroll down for the printable recipe card with detailed, step-by-step instructions.
Peppermint Mocha Reviews
Here’s what your frugal friends are saying about this copycat 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
Ingredients
- 1 cup Whole Milk
- 2 ounces Brewed Espresso
- 2 tablespoons Chocolate Syrup
- 3/4 teaspoon Peppermint Syrup
Instructions
- Brew Espresso or Coffee.
- Warm milk on stovetop or in microwave.
- Optional: froth warmed milk with a milk steamer or French Press. (See: How to Foam 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! 🙂