Peppermint Mocha recipe with coffee, peppermint extract and crushed candy canes. This tastes like the one from Starbucks made at home.
If you were wondering where I have been this past week, I have been hard core relaxing. That means eating LOTS of sugar, seeing old friends and sleeping in!
Seriously, last night was the first night in MONTHS where I got over 8 hours of sleep. And it was glorious. I wouldn’t change a thing.
Another great thing about going home for the holidays is that everyone wants to make food for you or go out to eat. I haven’t baked something since the first day we got here.
Now we have too much food and leftovers that if I made anything now, I am sure it would go to waste.
But I can always make a peppermint mocha so I don’t need to go all the way to Starbucks for my fix.
This peppermint mocha is so easy to make, that I don’t think I will be making the walk in the cold to Starbucks any time soon. I like my mochas on the less sweet side, so there might not be enough sugar if you like the Starbucks version. I would suggest experimenting with the amount of sugar you put in, adding 1 teaspoon at a time.
Also remember you will be adding whipping cream to it. That sweetens the drink up quite a bit. But if you are leaving out the whipping cream, maybe add a couple more teaspoons of sugar.
I have been drinking this almost every day back in Toronto to warm up after being outside in the snow. But now that I’m in Vancouver, I have yet to make it here.
So if you are spending the holidays in a cold place, you should make this as a warm treat. You will never need to stop at Starbucks again, and it will save you some $$$. Win win, right?
Peppermint Mocha Ingredients
All you need to make this mocha is:
- milk
- strong brewed coffee
- unsweetened cocoa powder
- white sugar
- peppermint extract
- whipped cream
- crushed candy canes
That’s it!
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Peppermint Mocha
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup milk
- 3/4 cup strong brewed coffee
- 2 tsp unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tsp granulated sugar
- 2-3 drops peppermint extract
- whipped cream
- crushed candy canes
Instructions
- Pour the milk, coffee, cocoa powder and sugar in a microwave safe mug. Stir, and microwave for 1-2 minutes, or until hot.
- Stir in the peppermint extract to your desired taste. Top with whipped cream and crushed candy canes.
This looks amazing!! Great to cozy up with, this winter!
So true!! I love it 🙂
Looks beautiful and festive!
Happy New Year!
Thank you! Happy New Year to you too!!
I would much prefer to not have to leave my house to go to Starbucks so I would definitely be up for trying to make your peppermint mocha because it looks absolutely delicious , Beautiful presentation as well, what camera do you use? x
Thank you so much!! I use a Nikon d3200 with a NIKKOR 35mm f/1.8G lens. Total newbie camera, but I love how the photos turn out that I haven’t bought another!
It is always so sad when my coffee shop retires Peppermint each year for a few months at a time. It is my favorite flavor
Right??? I feel like it should be available all year round!!
Yum, this sounds tasty! I love peppermint stuff. This drink is pretty too! I love the colors.
I do too! Thanks Amber 🙂
Omg that looks yummm.. I just love anything peppermint and I would definitely love to try it out ☺️👍🏻
You should! It is so easy to make!
I am freezing! It’s currently in the 30s in Florida!! I would totally love a cup of this.
And it is so easy to make from home, you can warm up in no time 🙂
I do love a good mocha but not tried the peppermint version, definitely need to try making this at home.
You should!! It’s so easy, I love it!
This looks so tasty! I will have to try making this soon.
I hope you do. It is such a nice treat.
This looks so delicious and with this cold I could do with some of that.
Thanks! It is one of my favourite warm drinks
Peppermint Mocha is one of my favorite holiday drinks. I would like to make this at home.
You should!! It’s so easy 🙂
Easy and quick to make? I’ll have to try this at home!
You should! It’s so good!
I love peppermint and chocolate blends, and this recipe looks so yummy! The finished product you showed is almost too pretty to drink; so festive! Pinning!
Haha, except for the drips all over the place 😉 Thanks for the pin!
The holiday season just wouldn’t be the same without this flavor combo. Something about peppermint and mocha together screams happy!
Right?? I feel the exact same way!!
Peppermint and chocolate is my fav combo. this looks and sounds delicious, I would love to try.
It is one of my favourite combos too! You should give it a try!
A little peppermint mocha makes everything better. It’s one of our favorite treats during the winter season.
Same here! 🙂
The peppermint mocha from Starbucks happens to be one of my favorite drinks, but I have never tried to make it myself! Seems pretty easy!
Me too!! It really is, so I don’t need to brave the snow to get my fix 😉
This peppermint mocha looks so good! Will have to give it a try!
I hope you do. It is super tasty!
I really like mocha, this is great for less than a quarter of the price.
So true! Definitely saves me money making it at home 🙂