It's that time of year! You only need four simple ingredients to make this Iced Peppermint Mocha Recipe, and it's an instant hit! Perfect for the holiday season, and everyone will love the festive twist. If you're craving a new coffee recipe full of minty freshness, make this easy drink!
This drink is like making your own homemade Starbucks copycat. I love the chocolate taste paired with the peppermint twist. During the winter months, it's like a hug in a mug. Plus, making it at home is so much cheaper than buying a Starbucks peppermint mocha drink!
Add this to your list of must-make coffee drinks. The next time that you're at the grocery store, pick up the few items needed to make this delicious caffeinated beverage. I love starting the day with an indulgence like this!
Be sure to try my Starbucks White Hot Chocolate and this Starbucks Raspberry Mocha Recipe for two of my other top picks.
Ingredients
- Whole milk - This adds a nice, rich flavor.
- Chocolate syrup - For all the chocolate goodness.
- Chilled espresso - Make using an espresso machine, or save any leftover espresso from the day before.
- Peppermint extract - For the yummy mint flavor.
See recipe card for quantities.
How to Make Iced Peppermint Mocha
Step One: Mix the milk and chocolate syrup together in a tall glass. Stir until combined. Add the espresso and peppermint extract and mix.
Step Two: Add ice cubes. Add whipped cream, peppermint candy, or crushed candy canes for topping. (optional)
Top Tip
This recipe is rich, so you could easily get two servings from it.
Variations
- Peppermint syrup - Instead of extract, you can use syrup.
- Toppings - Add dark chocolate curls, cold foam, or mocha sauce as a fun topping. Whipped cream is yummy, too!
- Decaf - If you want to cut down on espresso shots, you could always use decaf coffee instead. I have done this when I've made this drink later in the day.
See this Mocha Iced Coffee Recipe for a fun option!
Equipment
You don't need much to make this peppermint drink! A tall glass and a spoon to stir, is it!
If you wanted to get fancy, you could use a milk frother to add some foam and texture.
Storage
Go ahead and make up a double or triple batch to keep in the fridge for later.
Common Questions
You can! If you want to use hot espresso or coffee, go for it. On a freezing cold day, there's nothing like a hot cup of peppermint goodness to warm you right up. Just omit the ice, use hot ingredients, and it'll still be delicious.
Absolutely. You can use decaf coffee if you want to leave out the caffeine. You can also just use regular coffee or even a fun flavored coffee if you don't care for espresso. This drink is really simple, so it's also easy to change it to what works for you.
The sky is the limit! If you want to keep up with the mint theme, you can add crushed peppermint patties to the top, peppermint chocolate shavings, or even peppermint chocolate chips. If you want to get away from the mint theme, you can drizzle caramel, hot chocolate, or sprinkle with edible glitter to make it a fun, sparkly treat.
Related
Looking for other recipes like this? Try these:
- Vanilla Coffee Frappuccino Recipe
- Frozen Latte Recipe
- Frozen Cappuccino Recipe
- Starbucks Caramel Ribbon Crunch Recipe
📖 Recipe
Iced Peppermint Mocha
Ingredients
- 8 oz whole milk
- 2 oz chocolate syrup
- 2 oz chilled espresso
- ½ teaspoon peppermint extract
Instructions
- Add the milk and the chocolate syrup to a tall glass. Stir well.
- Next, add the espresso and peppermint extract. Mix.
- Add ice to fill the glass.
- Top with whipped cream and peppermint candies, if desired.
Notes
Nutrition
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