Homemade Peppermint Mocha recipe with coffee, peppermint extract and crushed candy canes. This tastes like the one from Starbucks!
If you were wondering where I have been this past week, I have been hard core relaxing. That means eating LOTS of sugar, seeing old friends and sleeping in! Seriously, last night was the first night in MONTHS where I got over 8 hours of sleep. And it was glorious. I wouldn’t change a thing.
Another great thing about going home for the holidays is that everyone wants to make food for you or go out to eat. I haven’t baked something since the first day we got here. Now we have too much food and leftovers that if I made anything now, I am sure it would go to waste.
But I can always make my own peppermint mocha so I don’t need to go all the way to Starbucks for my fix.
This peppermint mocha is so easy to make, that I don’t think I will be making the walk in the cold to my local coffee shop any time soon. I like my mochas on the less sweet side, so there might not be much sugar if you like the Starbucks version. I would suggest experimenting with the amount of sugar you put in, adding 1 teaspoon at a time.
Also remember you will be adding whipping cream to it. That sweetens the drink up quite a bit. But if you are leaving out the whipping cream, maybe add a couple more teaspoons of sugar.
I have been drinking this almost every day back in Toronto to warm up after being outside in the snow. It is my favorite drink when the holiday season rolls around. But now that I’m in Vancouver, I have yet to make it here.
So if you are spending the Christmas season in a cold place, you should make this as a warm treat. You will never need to stop at Starbucks again, and it will save you some $$$. Win win, right?
Peppermint Mocha Ingredients
You just need a couple of simple ingredients to make this delicious Starbucks peppermint mocha. All you need is:
- whole milk
- strong coffee
- unsweetened cocoa powder
- white sugar
- peppermint extract
- whipped cream
- peppermint candy canes
That’s it!
Tips
Make it vegan. Instead of using regular milk, use your favorite non-dairy milk. I would recommend using either oat milk, coconut milk or cashew milk. You can use soy milk or almond milk, however it won’t be as creamy as a typical mocha.
Healthy peppermint mocha: for a healthier version with fewer calories, use nonfat milk and less sugar.
Add your favorite toppings. In addition to whipped cream, you can add crushed peppermint candies, chocolate sauce or chocolate shavings on top.
More Coffee Drinks
Like this delicious Peppermint Mocha latte? Then you will love some of my favorite beverage recipes for coffee lovers:
- Maple Latte – made with maple syrup, this is an easy recipe for a sweetened latte.
- Honey Iced Coffee – when it is warm out, I love to replace my morning cup of coffee with this iced coffee.
- Healthy Pumpkin Spice Latte – in theme with recreating Starbucks drinks, this is a healthier version of their classic latte.
If you try this recipe, let me know! Rate it, leave a comment and tag me with #atasteofmadness on Instagram! I always love seeing what you are creating!
Peppermint Mocha
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup milk
- 3/4 cup strong brewed coffee
- 2 tsp unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tsp granulated sugar
- 2-3 drops peppermint extract
- whipped cream
- crushed candy canes
Instructions
- Pour the milk, coffee, cocoa powder and sugar in a microwave safe mug. Stir, and microwave for 1-2 minutes, or until hot.
- Stir in the peppermint extract to your desired taste. Top with whipped cream and crushed candy canes.
Peppermint and chocolate is my fav combo. this looks and sounds delicious, I would love to try.
It is one of my favourite combos too! You should give it a try!
The holiday season just wouldn’t be the same without this flavor combo. Something about peppermint and mocha together screams happy!
Right?? I feel the exact same way!!
I love peppermint and chocolate blends, and this recipe looks so yummy! The finished product you showed is almost too pretty to drink; so festive! Pinning!
Haha, except for the drips all over the place 😉 Thanks for the pin!
Easy and quick to make? I’ll have to try this at home!
You should! It’s so good!
Peppermint Mocha is one of my favorite holiday drinks. I would like to make this at home.
You should!! It’s so easy 🙂
This looks so delicious and with this cold I could do with some of that.
Thanks! It is one of my favourite warm drinks
This looks so tasty! I will have to try making this soon.
I hope you do. It is such a nice treat.
I do love a good mocha but not tried the peppermint version, definitely need to try making this at home.
You should!! It’s so easy, I love it!
I am freezing! It’s currently in the 30s in Florida!! I would totally love a cup of this.
And it is so easy to make from home, you can warm up in no time 🙂
Omg that looks yummm.. I just love anything peppermint and I would definitely love to try it out ☺️👍🏻
You should! It is so easy to make!
Yum, this sounds tasty! I love peppermint stuff. This drink is pretty too! I love the colors.
I do too! Thanks Amber 🙂
It is always so sad when my coffee shop retires Peppermint each year for a few months at a time. It is my favorite flavor
Right??? I feel like it should be available all year round!!
I would much prefer to not have to leave my house to go to Starbucks so I would definitely be up for trying to make your peppermint mocha because it looks absolutely delicious , Beautiful presentation as well, what camera do you use? x
Thank you so much!! I use a Nikon d3200 with a NIKKOR 35mm f/1.8G lens. Total newbie camera, but I love how the photos turn out that I haven’t bought another!
Looks beautiful and festive!
Happy New Year!
Thank you! Happy New Year to you too!!
This looks amazing!! Great to cozy up with, this winter!
So true!! I love it 🙂