Just three minutes and four ingredients all that is needed to make this Peppermint White Chocolate Mocha Recipe! It's the perfect drink to get you into the holiday spirit and one of those coffee drinks loaded with peppermint flavor. It's time to make this copycat Starbucks version at home!Â
Tis' the season for this easy white chocolate mocha recipe! It's the perfect time of year to skip spending big bucks at coffee shops and learn how to make this delicious drink right at home. I've been making this recipe for years, and I love that you just need four simple ingredients to make it happen.
I think it's the perfect way to get prepped and ready for the holiday season! Plus, the shot of espresso gives you just the right boost of energy to tackle shopping and crowds during Christmas time!Â
Be sure to try this Starbucks Raspberry Mocha Recipe and Starbucks Caramel Brulee Latte Recipe for more fun flavors!
Ingredients
- Whole milk - This is the base for this peppermint white mocha drink.
- White chocolate chips - This is a must for flavor!
- Espresso - It gives the drink the perfect coffee flavor.
- Peppermint extract - This is where the peppermint bold flavors come from.
See recipe card for quantities.
How to Make Peppermint White Chocolate Mocha Recipe
Step One: Add the milk and chocolate chips into a large microwave-safe mug.
Step Two: Heat for 2 minutes. Watch that the milk doesn't boil over.
Step Three: Whisk until the chocolate is melted. Add the peppermint extract and the espresso.
Step Four: Top with whipped cream and crushed peppermint candies.
Top Tip
You can also use strong coffee in place of the espresso if you want! Both hot coffee and hot espresso are great options to make this white chocolate peppermint mocha recipe!Â
Substitutions
- ​Milk of choice - You can use any cold milk for this recipe. Coconut milk, almond milk, and oat milk all should work.Â
- Coffee - If you are using coffee instead of espresso brew it with twice the grinds you usually use.
Variations
- Vanilla extract - Adding a little bit of vanilla is a fun flavor.
- ​Simple syrup - For a sweeter option add a little sugar syrup. White chocolate syrup is yummy as well if you want more options!Â
- ​Toppings - Add dark chocolate curls, candy cane pieces, whole candy canes, or anything else that you want to add to this white mocha recipe. Have fun with the flavor options!Â
See this Starbucks White Hot Chocolate for another fun copycat treat.
Equipment
I mentioned how super easy this recipe was, right? All you need is a microwave-safe coffee mug to make this drink! It's literally as easy as that!
Storage
Since this simple recipe takes just three minutes to make, I recommend making it fresh. If you make it ahead of time and store it, it's not going to have the same texture and flavor.
I don't advise prepping early or freezing to save for later.
Common Questions
​You can. If you want the house to smell divine, follow the recipe card and make this on the stove. Use a small saucepan to heat everything up, and stay close and stir so that nothing burns.Â
You have to pay a little bit more attention to the process, but it's worth it! Delicious recipes like this can be created in various ways.Â
Yes, as the recipe is written on the recipe card, it's an indulgent drink for one. For lower calories simply split into two smaller mugs (like in my photos) and share with a friend.
Absolutely! This drink is so good, so why not make it to enjoy later in the day without the worries of caffeine? Just swap out the espresso and use your decaf instead.
This way, you can sip on this drink in the evening without worrying about staying up all night!
The easiest way that I know of to make this drink without caffeine is to swap out the espresso and use hot chocolate. This way, they can still enjoy that peppermint taste and flavor without the worry of the caffeine kicking in. Another option is to use decaffeinated espresso.
Let them be a part of the process by adding their favorite toppings. Then, cheers the mugs, and enjoy sitting together!
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📖 Recipe
Peppermint White Chocolate Mocha Recipe
Ingredients
- 8 oz whole milk
- â…“ cup white chocolate chips
- 2 oz hot espresso
- ½ teaspoon peppermint extract
Instructions
- Combine the milk and chocolate chips in a large microwave-safe mug.
- Microwave for 2 minutes. Watch it doesn't boil.
- Whisk until the chocolate has melted.
- Add the espresso and peppermint extract.
- Top with whipped cream and peppermint candies, if desired.
Notes
Nutrition
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