10 Minute Peppermint Mocha

Make a 10 minute peppermint mocha using brewed coffee, milk, cocoa, and peppermint syrup for a rich, festive drink at home.

There’s just something magical about a peppermint mocha when you want that holiday coffee shop flavor without leaving the house. This one is rich and chocolatey, made with brewed coffee (no espresso needed), warm milk, cocoa powder, and peppermint syrup.

The only “tricky” part is keeping the milk from boiling and starting light on the peppermint syrup since brands vary in strength. John and I love to add some homemade whipped cream and crushed peppermint for a fun touch.

You may also love my peppermint bark, eggnog latte, and white chocolate mocha.

How to Make a Homemade Peppermint Mocha

Brew 1 cup (8 ounces) of hot coffee, and set aside.

In a medium saucepan over low-medium heat, whisk the milk, sugar, and cocoa powder until the sugar dissolves and the mixture starts to steam. Make sure not to boil.

Whisk in the brewed coffee, peppermint syrup, and vanilla extract, then remove from heat.

Pour into two mugs and serve hot.

10 Minute Peppermint Mocha (Without Espresso)

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Author: Kimberly Vargo

Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 5 minutes minutes

Total Time: 10 minutes minutes

Servings: 2 Servings

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Ingredients

• 1 cup milk
• ¼ cup granulated sugar
• ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 cup freshly brewed coffee
• 1 tablespoon peppermint syrup, or to taste (do not substitute extract)
• ½ teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

 

• In a medium saucepan, heat the milk, sugar, and cocoa powder over low-medium heat until it begins to steam and sugar has dissolved. Don’t let it boil.
  1 cup milk

  ¼ cup granulated sugar

  ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• Add the coffee, peppermint syrup, and vanilla. Whisk to combine, and remove from heat.
  1 cup freshly brewed coffee

  1 tablespoon peppermint syrup

  ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
• Pour into coffee mugs, and add your favorite garnishes. Serve hot.

Notes

• The calories listed are an approximation based on the ingredients in the recipe card and a serving size of 1 drink. Actual calories will vary. Calories listed do not include toppings.
• Here is my favorite peppermint syrup for this recipe: https://amzn.to/4s7smtx

Nutrition

Serving: 8ouncesCalories: 225kcalCarbohydrates: 44gProtein: 6gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.2gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 54mgPotassium: 409mgFiber: 4gSugar: 36gVitamin A: 198IUCalcium: 167mgIron: 2mg

Meet Kimberly

Hi, I’m Kimberly Vargo! Comfort food is at the heart of everything I make like easy dinners and sides to desserts, cocktails, and condiments. A lot of my inspiration comes from old family recipes, personal favorites, and vintage cookbooks.

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