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Peppermint mocha with coffee, cocoa, milk, whipped cream, crushed peppermint, and a candy cane.
Hannah Brooks

Homemade Peppermint Mocha

A simple stovetop peppermint mocha blends coffee, cocoa, milk, sugar, and peppermint for a warm coffeehouse-style drink at home.
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Prep Time 3 minutes
Cook Time 7 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 2 mugs
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 185
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Peppermint mocha
  • 2 cups whole milk
  • 1/2 cup strong brewed coffee
  • 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract
  • 1 pinch kosher salt
Optional toppings
  • 1/2 cup whipped cream
  • 1 tablespoon crushed peppermint candy
  • 1 tablespoon chocolate shavings

Equipment

  • small saucepan
  • Whisk
  • Measuring spoons
  • Mugs

Method
 

  1. Whisk the cocoa powder, sugar, and salt together in a small saucepan. Slowly whisk in the milk until smooth.
  2. Set the saucepan over medium-low heat and cook for 4 to 5 minutes, whisking often, until steaming but not boiling.
  3. Whisk in the brewed coffee and peppermint extract. Warm for 1 to 2 minutes, then taste and add a drop more peppermint only if desired.
  4. Pour into two mugs. Add whipped cream, crushed peppermint candy, or chocolate shavings if using, and serve warm.

Notes

Peppermint extract is concentrated, so measure carefully and add more only a drop at a time. For a stronger coffee flavor, replace part of the brewed coffee with espresso. Nutrition values are estimates without optional toppings.
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