Peppermint Mocha
Whip up a tasty and easy-to-make Peppermint Mocha at home. Iced or hot, it's the perfect drink when you're craving a chocolate-mint treat!
Servings 2
Calories 152kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 cup strong coffee or espresso
- 1 cup whole milk
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
- ¼ teaspoon mint extract
- ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
- Whipped cream for garnish
- Chocolate shavings for garnish
- Crushed peppermints for garnish
Instructions
- Brew the coffee or espresso and set aside.
- To a medium saucepan, add the milk, sugar, and cocoa powder. Place over medium-low and cook, whisking constantly, until the sugar has dissolved and the milk is heated through. (Don't let the milk scald.)
- When the edges of the chocolate milk begin to foam, pour in the coffee/espresso, mint extract, and vanilla extract. Whisk to combine. Cook until the mocha is steaming and the edges are frothy.
- Pour the mocha into two coffee mugs. Garnish the tops with whipped cream, chocolate shavings, and crushed peppermint if desired. Serve warm.
Notes
Nutritional information if for the mocha only and does not include toppings.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 g | Calories: 152 kcal | Carbohydrates: 25 g | Protein: 5 g | Fat: 4 g | Saturated Fat: 2 g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1 g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1 g | Cholesterol: 15 mg | Sodium: 50 mg | Potassium: 281 mg | Fiber: 1 g | Sugar: 24 g | Vitamin A: 198 IU | Calcium: 156 mg | Iron: 0.4 mg