Starbucks Peppermint Mocha
When the temperature drops, cozy up with this homemade Starbucks Peppermint Mocha. It tastes just like the one at your local coffee shop—maybe even better!
Servings: 1 serving
Calories: 223kcal
Ingredients
Peppermint Simple Syrup
- 1 cup water
- ½ cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon peppermint extract
Peppermint Mocha
- 1 tablespoon cocoa unsweetened
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 tablespoon hot/boiling water
- 1 ounce espresso
- 2 tablespoon peppermint simple syrup
- ½ cup milk heated and frothed
- Optional Toppings: Whipped cream, mini chocolate chips, chocolate sprinkles, or chocolate shavings.
Instructions
Make Peppermint Simple Syrup
- Heat 1 cup of water and ½ cup of sugar in a small saucepan over medium-low heat until the sugar is dissolved. Remove from heat and whisk in one tablespoon of peppermint extract. (Store syrup in a jar or airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 weeks).
Assemble the Peppermint Mocha
- Whisk 1 tablespoon of cocoa, 1 tablespoon of sugar, and 1 tablespoon of hot/boiling water in the bottom of a mug.
- Whisk in 2 tablespoons of peppermint syrup and one ounce of espresso.
- Pour frothed milk over the coffee mixture and top with whipped cream and chocolate shavings if desired. Enjoy!
Notes
This recipe makes one serving of 354 mL (Tall size). If making Venti size, double all of the ingredients.
- Add extra peppermint simple syrup to increase the sweetness and peppermint flavor.
- For more than one serving, go to the servings section of the recipe card below and slide the indicator to how many servings you want - the recipe card will automatically adjust.
Nutrition
Calories: 223kcal | Carbohydrates: 46g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 12mg | Sodium: 52mg | Potassium: 308mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 42g | Vitamin A: 283IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 164mg | Iron: 1mg
