Description
A rich and creamy peppermint mocha drink perfect for the holidays.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups milk
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1/2 cup brewed espresso or strong coffee
- 1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract
- Whipped cream for topping
- Chocolate shavings for garnish
Instructions
- Heat the milk in a saucepan over medium heat.
- Whisk in the cocoa powder and sugar until smooth.
- Add the brewed espresso and peppermint extract.
- Continue to heat until warm, but do not boil.
- Pour into a mug and top with whipped cream.
- Garnish with chocolate shavings.
Notes
- Adjust the amount of peppermint extract to taste.
- Use dairy-free milk for a vegan option.
- Can be made with decaffeinated coffee.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: peppermint mocha, holiday drink, coffee, festive beverage