Homemade Peppermint Mocha
Coffee, real cocoa, and a careful drop of peppermint create the familiar holiday mocha at home without a bottle of specialty syrup.
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- 01
Whisk the milk, cocoa, sugar, chocolate, and salt in a small saucepan over medium-low heat.
- 02
Continue whisking until the chocolate melts and the milk is steaming, without letting it boil.
- 03
Remove from the heat and stir in the peppermint extract, starting with the measured small amount.
- 04
Pour the strong coffee into a large mug, add the peppermint chocolate milk, and whisk or stir until combined.
Easy swaps
- Use dairy-free chocolate and oat or soy milk for a vegan peppermint mocha.
- Skip the chopped chocolate and use an extra teaspoon of cocoa for a lighter drink.
- Replace sugar with a heat-stable zero-calorie sweetener to reduce added sugar.
Mixpert tips
- Peppermint extract is powerful, so measure before adding more.
- Brew coffee extra strong so its flavor remains clear after the chocolate milk is added.
Homemade Peppermint Mocha questions
How much peppermint extract should I use in a mocha?+
Start with one-sixteenth teaspoon per large mug. Peppermint extract is concentrated, and adding too much is difficult to correct.
Can I make peppermint mocha without espresso?+
Yes. Use half a cup of coffee brewed about twice as strong as usual so the coffee flavor stands up to the milk and chocolate.
