A delicious combination of chocolate, milk, and espresso with a fresh hint of mint syrup. Whip up this luscious Peppermint mocha latte without too much effort and mess for a perfect holiday treat.
About This Recipe
Peppermint Mocha Latte is an espresso-based drink that is a delicious blend of espresso, chocolate, peppermint, and milk. A fun and festive twist on the classic mocha latte. The Peppermint Mocha latte is perfect for those who want to jump into the holiday spirit with a cozy drink that brings together the flavors of rich chocolate, bold espresso, and a hint of peppermint. Make your own creamy, warm, and festive peppermint mocha latte with just a few simple ingredients.🎄☕
Why You Will Love This Recipe
- Easy to make: This mocha latte is one of the most simple of espresso drinks to make at home. All you need is a few key ingredients and a bit of time and patience.
- Festive: Peppermint mocha latte is a deliciously warm and comforting drink full of festive flavors, perfect for sipping by the fireplace. Top your mocha latte with whipped cream and sprinkle it with crushed candy cane or Christmas sprinkles for a burst of festive spirit.
- Delicious and chocolatey: If you’re craving a drink warm and sweet drink bursting with chocolatey goodness, this peppermint mocha latte is great!
What You Need to Make Peppermint Mocha
- Espresso: Traditionally, lattes are made with a shot or two of espresso. Feel free to use freshly brewed coffee, or even espresso powder for this recipe.
- Milk: I like using whole milk for a creamy and rich latte but you can substitute it with your favorite milk alternative, such as coconut milk or almond.
- Chocolate syrup: Gives an intense chocolate taste to the mocha. Feel free to use homemade or store-bought chocolate syrup. If you don’t have chocolate syrup on hand, you can melt a piece of chocolate dark or semi-sweet chocolate and add it to your latte.
- Peppermint syrup: You can use homemade peppermint syrup or store-bought ones like Torani Peppermint Syrup.
- Whipped cream: Top mocha latte with whipped cream.
- Crushed candy cane or Christmas sprinkles: Add a festive touch to the mocha latte with crushed candy canes or Christmas sprinkles.
How to Make Peppermint Mocha Latte
- Start by preparing your coffee. Traditionally, lattes are made with a shot or two of espresso. If you don’t have an espresso machine feel free to use freshly brewed coffee, or even espresso powder for this recipe.
- In a small saucepan, combine milk, chocolate syrup, and peppermint syrup. Heat on the stove until the steam rises. (Do not boil it.) Then froth milk as usual (with a French press or milk frother).
- Pour the prepared espresso or brewed coffee into a mug. Slowly pour the frothed chocolate milk mixture over the espresso.
- Top with whipped cream if desired and sprinkle crushed candy cane or Christmas sprinkles.
Variations
Vegan Peppermint Mocha Latte: For the vegan version of this latte, you can choose from any type of nut milk or soy milk. For garnish, use coconut whipped cream and vegan chocolate sauce.
FAQs
How Many Shots of Coffee Are in This Mocha Latte?
For this recipe, you will need 2 shots of freshly brewed espresso (about 1/3 to 1/2 cup of coffee).
What Is Peppermint Mocha Latte Made Of?
Peppermint Mocha is an espresso-based drink that is a delicious blend of espresso, chocolate, peppermint, and milk. It is usually topped with whipped cream and crushed candy canes.
What Does Peppermint Mocha Taste Like?
Peppermint mocha blends the flavors of coffee, chocolate, and peppermint. The peppermint syrup gives a minty and refreshing taste to the mocha latte.
Is Mocha Latte Sweet or Bitter?
Mocha is perfect for those who do not want their coffee to be too bitter and love the taste of chocolate.
Did you like the Peppermint mocha latte recipe? Try my Biscoff latte recipe as well! Leave your comment below and If you make this recipe, be sure to tag your photos #yummynotes 
Ingredients
- 2 shots espresso or 1/2 cup strong brewed coffee
- 1 cup milk of choice
- 2 tablespoons chocolate syrup
- 1 tablespoon peppermint syrup (Torani, Monin or homemade mint syrup)
- Whipped cream, for garnish
- Crushed candy canes or sprinkles, for garnish
Instructions
Step 1
Start by preparing your coffee. Traditionally, lattes are made with a shot or two of espresso. If you don't have an espresso machine feel free to use freshly brewed coffee, or even espresso powder for this recipe.
Step 2
In a small saucepan, combine milk, chocolate syrup, and peppermint syrup. Heat on the stove until the steam rises. (Do not boil it.) Then froth milk as usual (with a French press or milk frother).
Step 3
Pour the prepared espresso or brewed coffee into a mug. Slowly pour the frothed chocolate milk mixture over the espresso.
Step 4
Top with whipped cream if desired and sprinkle crushed candy cane or Christmas sprinkles.
