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Homemade Peppermint Mocha Recipe
A peppermint mocha is a Christmas season essential and a great cozy drink to make throughout the winter months. Here's how to make one at home that actually tastes like the ones you get a your favorite coffee shop.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Ingredients
- 8 oz Hot brewed coffee (or 2 shots of espresso)
- 8-12 oz Hot milk (depending on mug size)
- 3/4 tsp Unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tsp Granulated white sugar
- 1/4 tsp Peppermint extract
- Whipped cream
- Toppings such as crushed candy canes, chocolate chips, etc.
Instructions
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Brew the coffee using your choice of brewing method and steam the milk or heat it up on the stove or in the microwave.
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Add 8oz of hot coffee or two shots of espresso to a measuring cup. Add in the sugar and the cocoa powder and mix well until everything is dissolved. Add in the peppermint extract and mix again.
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Pour the coffee mixture into one large mug, or divide it between two smaller mugs. Fill each mug up with hot milk to about 1/4" below the rim.
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Top each mug with whipped cream and the festive toppings of your choice. Enjoy!