Homemade Peppermint Mocha
Rich and creamy Homemade Peppermint Mocha made easy with a homemade peppermint mocha syrup. Perfect hot or iced, this festive holiday coffee drink is better than Starbucks and ready in minutes.
Ingredients
Peppermint Mocha Syrup
- ½ cup cocoa
- 1 cups sugar
- ¾ cups water
- 2 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 1 pinch salt optional
Peppermint Mocha
- 2 shots espresso
- 6 oz milk
- 2-3 tablespoon peppermint mocha syrup
- whipped cream for topping
Instructions
Peppermint Mocha Sauce
- In a saucepan combine cocoa, sugar and salt. Mix to combine.
- Add in water and mix to combine.
- Simmer over medium heat for 5-10 minutes or until the desired thickness has occurred. Stir in peppermint extract.
- Pour into a jar and store in the refrigerator .
Peppermint Mocha
- ICED: Add in peppermint mocha syrup, milk, and espresso to a glass. Mix to combine then fill with ice. Top with whipped cream and enjoy.
- HOT: Steam milk to desired temperature then mix in peppermint mocha syrup and espresso. Top with whipped cream and enjoy!
