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Homemade Peppermint Mocha

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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.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Course: Dessert, Drinks
Ingredients Instructions

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
  1. In a saucepan combine cocoa, sugar and salt. Mix to combine.
  2. Add in water and mix to combine.
  3. Simmer over medium heat for 5-10 minutes or until the desired thickness has occurred. Stir in peppermint extract.
  4. Pour into a jar and store in the refrigerator .
Peppermint Mocha
  1. 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.
  2. HOT: Steam milk to desired temperature then mix in peppermint mocha syrup and espresso. Top with whipped cream and enjoy!

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