Description
A festive peppermint mocha recipe to enjoy during the holidays.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup strong brewed coffee
- 1 cup milk
- 2 tbsp cocoa powder
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 1/4 tsp peppermint extract
- Whipped cream (optional)
- Crushed peppermint candy (optional)
Instructions
- Brew a strong cup of coffee.
- Heat milk in a saucepan over medium heat.
- Whisk in cocoa powder and sugar until dissolved.
- Remove from heat and stir in peppermint extract.
- Pour the coffee into a mug and add the peppermint cocoa mixture.
- Top with whipped cream and crushed peppermint candy if desired.
Notes
- Adjust sweetness to taste.
- Use dairy-free milk for a vegan version.
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Cook Time: 5 mins
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: peppermint mocha, holiday drink, festive coffee