This tasty peppermint mocha is a homemade Copycat Starbucks Peppermint Mocha just like the one from the coffee shop! Espresso, cocoa, steamed milk and peppermint syrup come together to help make this class favorite!
RECIPE IS BELOW IN PRINTABLE RECIPE CARD BUT BLOG POST IS FULL OF “HOW TO MAKE IT”, TIPS, INFORMATION AND FAQ
When I use to work at Starbucks, one of our most popular drinks around Christmas was the Peppermint Mocha or White Peppermint Mocha. Iced or Hot, these drinks flew out the window of our Starbucks all day long.
I love going to Starbucks and our local coffee shops but I also love making these drinks at home.
Why You Should Make this Peppermint Mocha at home…
- save a little money with no more impulse stops at the coffee shop
- know exactly what is going into your drink
- satisfy your Starbucks craving without leaving the house
QUICK GLANCE AT INGREDIENTS for Copycat Starbucks Peppermint Mocha:
Peppermint syrup:
- white sugar
- water
- peppermint extract
Mocha
- unsweetened baking cocoa
- warm water
- hot espresso
- peppermint extract
- steamed milk
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How to make homemade Starbucks Peppermint Mocha:
- Make Peppermint Syrup
In a medium saucepan, add water and sugar to a boil. Stir well and stir occasionally to prevent burning.
Once the mixture has reached a boil, reduce heat to a low simmer.
When boiling has stopped, add in half of the peppermint extract (1.5 tsp). Stir well. Turn off heat - Making Mocha
Add powdered cocoa to a bowl.
- Mix
Mix together the warm water and cocoa to create a paste.
To the cocoa mixture add the espresso, and remaining peppermint extract (1.5 tsp).
- Fill the mug
In a coffee mug add the cocoa paste
- Add syrup
1 tablespoon of peppermint syrup
- add steamed milk
and the steamed milk.
- FOR THE HOT VERSION, STOP HERE
If you want the hot version of this drink stop right here. If you prefer the Iced version, let drink cool a bit and then pour over ice!
- Stir and Top
Stir and drink as is, or with whipped cream and crushed up candy canes!
Frequently Asked Questions
YES! For a hot Peppermint Mocha, use this recipe and stop after adding the steamed milk (and stirring). For an Iced Peppermint Mocha, let the mixture cool slightly and then pour it over ice.
Peppermint and mint extract are two different flavors so you’ll want to use peppermint. You can also buy peppermint coffee syrup if you don’t want to make your own.
More Copycat Starbucks Recipes
- Copycat Starbucks Iced Chai with Pumpkin Sweet Cream Foam
- Copycat Milk and Cookies Frappuccino
- Starbucks Copycat Pumpkin Bread
- Starbucks Copycat Pumpkin Muffins
Copycat Starbucks Peppermint Mocha
Copycat Starbucks Peppermint Mocha
This tasty peppermint mocha is a homemade Copycat Starbucks Peppermint Mocha just like the one from the coffee shop! Espresso, cocoa, steamed milk and peppermint syrup come together to help make this class favorite!
Ingredients
Peppermint syrup:
- 1/4 cup of sugar
- 1/4 cup of water
- 1.5 teaspoons peppermint extract
Remaining ingredients to make mocha
- 3 tablespoons powered baking cocoa
- 3 tablespoons warm water
- 1/2 cup hot espresso*
- 1.5 teaspoons peppermint extract
- 1.5 cups steamed milk
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, add water and sugar to a boil. Stir well and stir occasionally to prevent burning.
Once the mixture has reached a boil, reduce heat to a low simmer.
When boiling has stopped, add in half of the peppermint extract (1.5 tsp). Stir well. Turn off heat
In a small bowl, mix together the warm water and cocoa to create a paste.
To the cocoa mixture add the espresso, and remaining peppermint extract (1.5 tsp).
In a coffee mug add the cocoa paste, 1 tablespoon of syrup and the steamed milk.
Stir and drink as is, or with whipped cream and crushed up candy canes!
FOR THE HOT VERSION STOP HERE
If you want the hot version of this drink stop right here. If you prefer the Iced version, let drink cool a bit and then pour over ice!
Notes
* you can make this espresso free by leaving out the espresso and adding another 1/2 cup steamed milk to the recipe.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 1 Serving Size: 16 ouncesAmount Per Serving: Calories: 445Total Fat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 29mgSodium: 194mgCarbohydrates: 74gFiber: 1gSugar: 70gProtein: 13g
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I tried Peppermint mocha and loved it so much. I think this is going to be favourite of my children from now.
I’m so glad you liked it!