Peppermint Mocha Recipe - The Recipe Rebel - easy and homemade! (2024)

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written by Ashley Fehr

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Total Time 10 minutes mins

Servings 1 serving

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Last updated on January 26, 2024

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This Peppermint Mocha Recipe is so easy and tastes just as good as Starbucks! This 10 minute recipe is the perfect way to enjoy a gourmet coffee right at home.

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  • Ingredients Needed:
  • How to Make a Peppermint Mocha
  • Peppermint Mocha FAQs
  • Tips and Notes
  • Variations
  • Serving Suggestions
  • More Coffee Drinks You’ll Love
  • Peppermint Mocha Recipe Recipe

Sometimes I think it’s a blessing that we live so far from any fast food joints or coffee shops. It really isn’t an option to run out and grab an expensive coffee drink or a bite to eat.

But there have definitely been times I’m sitting at home wishing I could run to Starbucks for a Peppermint Mocha. This craving happened one too many times, so I decided to take matters into my own hands.

And so this Peppermint Mocha Recipe was born. This recipe is so simple, way quicker than running to coffee shop, and just as delicious. Bonus: it’s a whole lot cheaper too!

If you love all things peppermint chocolate, then you’ll love my No Bake Peppermint Bark Cheesecake, Chocolate Peppermint Icebox Cookies, Layered Double Chocolate Peppermint Cake, or Peppermint Bark!

Ingredients Needed:

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  • Milk: I use whole milk, but feel free to use whatever milk you have in your fridge Non-dairy milk works great too!
  • Sugar: for a little bit of sweetness!
  • Cocoa Powder: use unsweetened powder to give your mocha its chocolate flavor.
  • Coffee: brewed espresso or strong coffee both work great.
  • Peppermint Flavor: to add peppermint flavor you can use: 1) mint extract, 2) half of a peppermint candy cane, or 3) peppermint syrup.
  • Vanilla Extract: provides a touch of extra sweetness and adds some flavor depth.
  • Toppings: we’re topping our Peppermint Mocha off with whipped cream and chocolate shavings.

How to Make a Peppermint Mocha

This delicious and cozy drink comes together in a total of 10 minutes…way faster than even running to your nearest Starbucks!

  1. Heat the milk: In a saucepan, heat milk, cocoa, and sugar until bubbles form and the sugar is dissolved.
  2. Add espresso and flavor: Mix in espresso, mint extract, and vanilla extract, then remove from the heat.
  3. Garnish and serve: Pour the mixture into a mug, top it with whip and chocolate, then sip away.
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Peppermint Mocha FAQs

What is in a Peppermint Mocha?

A mocha is essentially a chocolate latte. So, a peppermint mocha has all of the components of a latte (espresso and milk) plus chocolate and peppermint flavors.

Is a Peppermint Mocha coffee-based?

Yes! A traditional Peppermint Mocha is made with brewed espresso. Our homemade Peppermint Mocha can be made using brewed espresso or strong brewed coffee.

Do Peppermint Mochas taste like coffee?

This Peppermint Mocha is going to have a subtle coffee flavor because it contains ¾ cup of coffee. However, since you’re making it yourself, you can totally customize it. Love the coffee flavor? Add more. Prefer it to be a little sweeter? Add less.

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Tips and Notes

  • Use fresh coffee. It just tastes better!
  • Warm over medium heat. I know it’s tempting to crank the heat up so it’s done faster, but all you’ll do there is burn the milk. Yuck!
  • Make more. This recipe can super easily be doubled or tripled if you’re serving more people. Just use a bigger pan.
  • Customize! The beauty of making your own coffee drink is that you can play around with amounts until you find your perfect flavor. Add more or less sweetener, make it more chocolatey, add another flavor like caramel…you really can’t go wrong!

Variations

  • Make it white chocolate. Throw some white chocolate chips in with the milk while heating, then stir and let them melt. This is one of my favorite variations! Check out my Easy White Chocolate Mocha for more specific instructions.
  • Make it non-dairy. You can easily make a dairy-free version by just using non-dairy milk in place of the whole milk.
  • Lighten it up. For a skinny Peppermint Mocha, feel free to use a lower fat milk (1% or 2%) and a sugar replacement or natural sweetener.
  • Ice it. Just serve it over ice! Cool the coffee first so you don’t water down your drink.
  • Add more garnishes. Chocolate drizzle, crushed candy cane, chopped peanuts, caramel drizzle, you name it.
  • Make it caffeine-free. Maybe you’re not big into caffeine or you want to drink this closer to bedtime. No problem! Just swap the regular coffee out for decaf!
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Serving Suggestions

This Peppermint Mocha is a delicious way to start the day all on its own, but I love to enjoy it with breakfast too!

Serve it with Cinnamon Roll Bites, Instant Pot Egg Bites, Crockpot Breakfast Casserole, Monkey Bread, or any of your favorite breakfast/brunch recipes!

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Peppermint Mocha Recipe

written by Ashley Fehr

4.95 from 70 votes

This Peppermint Mocha Recipe is so easy and tastes just as good as Starbucks! This 10 minute recipe is the perfect way to enjoy a gourmet coffee right at home.

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Cook Time 5 minutes mins

Total Time 10 minutes mins

Cuisine American

Course Drinks

Servings 1 serving

Calories 272cal

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup whole milk
  • 3 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 3/4 cup brewed espresso or strong coffee
  • 1/4 teaspoon mint extract or ½ peppermint candy cane or peppermint syrup
  • 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • whipped cream and chocolate shavings if desired

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Instructions

  • In a small saucepan, add milk, cocoa and sugar. Heat over medium heat until small bubbles begin to form around the edge and sugar has dissolved.

  • Stir in espresso, mint extract and vanilla and remove from heat (if using a candy cane, be sure to let melt completely.)

  • Serve in a large mug and top with whipped cream and chocolate shavings if desired.

Nutrition Information

Calories: 272cal | Carbohydrates: 48g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 18mg | Sodium: 83mg | Potassium: 404mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 45g | Vitamin A: 295IU | Calcium: 207mg | Iron: 0.7mg

Keywords coffee, mint mocha, starbucks mocha

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  1. Lavanya says

    Good recipe but too sweet – I would use half the sugar next time or perhaps my coffee wasn’t strong enough.

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    • The Recipe Rebel says

      Thanks for the feedback, Lavanya!

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  2. Rebecca D. says

    This was so delicious. Such an easy recipe! I will be making this a lot this winter!

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  3. Camille says

    This was so good and easy to make! Saving money one drink at a time 🙂 Thank you for the recipe. I will add less sugar next time.

    Reply

  4. Marie Elyse King says

    Just made this this morning for brunch and it was a HIT!! So good! Everyone loved it. Made some homemade peppermint whip cream to go with it. Looking forward to saving money not going to Starbucks as much this season.

    Reply

  5. Kendall says

    Wasn’t feeling like getting out and I came across this recipe and it’s amazing! I used 5 peppermints! Definitely will not be spending unnecessary money at Dunkin or Starbucks bc this is 10x better! Thank you so much for this amazing recipe!

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    • Kim Archer says

      it was amazing! I shared it!

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FAQs

What are the ingredients in Starbucks peppermint mocha? ›

What is in a peppermint mocha at Starbucks? The original Starbucks peppermint latte is made with espresso, steamed milk, their own sweet mocha sauce, and a peppermint syrup. You probably already knew that it's topped with whipped cream and chocolate shavings – their “dark chocolate curls,” as they call them.

How many pumps of peppermint syrup are in a peppermint mocha? ›

A grande peppermint mocha at Starbucks has 4 pumps each of peppermint syrup and mocha sauce.

How do you order a peppermint mocha when it's not in season? ›

That's because Starbucks stocks up on both mocha sauce and peppermint syrup year-round, even though the chain doesn't keep its Peppermint Mocha on the menu. So, to get your Peppermint Mocha fix, all you have to do is order a regular Starbucks Mocha, and then request a few pumps of peppermint syrup.

How much peppermint extract to use in coffee? ›

Finally, you can try using peppermint extract for a particularly strong wintery taste. All you need is a drop or two of the extract to give your coffee a fresh and minty flavor, but you can always add more. Remember to start with a small amount and gradually increase it to your liking.

What's in a skinny peppermint mocha? ›

It's a hot, minty, chocolate, coffee treat…Starbucks makes their dreamy, skinny holiday drink with espresso, steamed nonfat milk, sugar-free mocha sauce, and sugar-free peppermint syrup. My home version is simple to make since I used strong brewed coffee, unsweetened cocoa, Splenda or Truvia, and peppermint extract.

What is a peppermint mocha latte made of? ›

Heat the milk: In a saucepan, heat milk, cocoa, and sugar until bubbles form and the sugar is dissolved. Add espresso and flavor: Mix in espresso, mint extract, and vanilla extract, then remove from the heat. Garnish and serve: Pour the mixture into a mug, top it with whip and chocolate, then sip away.

Is the Peppermint Mocha limited? ›

Peppermint Mocha

Peppermint is a year-round syrup flavor at Starbucks. Can't work up the nerve to order this holiday favorite in August? Stay home and enjoy a homemade peppermint mocha sans judgment.

How much does a Peppermint Mocha cost at Starbucks? ›

Grande Peppermint Mocha: $5.75 to $6.65. Grande Chestnut Praline Latte: $5.75 to $6.65. Grande Peppermint Hot Chocolate: $4.75 to $5.75. Grande Iced Sugar Cookie Almond Milk Latte: $5.75 to $6.65.

Does the Peppermint Mocha frappe have coffee in it? ›

Ingredients: brewed starbucks coffee (water, coffee), reduced-fat milk, sugar, skim milk, maltodextrin, cream, natural flavors, cocoa powder, pectin.

How to custom order Peppermint Mocha? ›

So, to get your Peppermint Mocha fix, all you have to do is order a regular Starbucks Mocha, and then request a few pumps of peppermint syrup.

Can you order a skinny Peppermint Mocha? ›

Skinny Peppermint Mocha

The beverage can be prepared with sugar-free peppermint syrup, nonfat milk and skinny mocha sauce and chocolate curls without whipped cream.

Is the Peppermint Mocha available year round? ›

It is described as a seasonal favorite full of mint and chocolate. It is currently available year round, due to a petition made by Starbucks fans.

Is it safe to put peppermint extract in coffee? ›

You can use it in your coffee, give it to someone for a gift exchange, or you can make your own fancy coffee drinks. This recipe is really simple and only requires a few ingredients: half and half, milk, sugar, vanilla extract, and peppermint extract.

Can you ingest too much peppermint extract? ›

Its side effects are claimed to be usually mild and minimally toxic (gastro esophageal reflux, heartburns, nausea, vomiting, allergic reactions and diarrhea). High doses could be hepatotoxic[2] and nephrotoxic (rarely interstitial nephritis and acute renal failure).

Is it safe to drink 3 cups of peppermint tea a day? ›

While there are no set guidelines regarding how many cups of peppermint tea you should have a day, most studies recommend 2-3 cups, with a few researchers suggesting that drinking up to 4-5 cups may be fine as well. Because peppermint tea contains no caffeine, it can be consumed in the evening.

Does Starbucks Peppermint Mocha have real peppermint? ›

A grande is typically made with four pumps of peppermint syrup and four pumps of mocha sauce. One pump of peppermint syrup has 6.3 grams of sugar (which equals 25.2 grams of sugar for the four pumps), and one pump of mocha sauce has 5 grams of sugar (which equals 20 grams of sugar for the four pumps).

Does Starbucks peppermint mocha have dairy? ›

3 Peppermint Mocha (or hot chocolate)

The mocha sauce is vegan, so all you need to do is nix the whip and swap the cow's milk for soy, oat, almond, or coconut … and pay the non-dairy milk upcharge (womp, womp). Barista tip: The drink is made with both mocha and peppermint syrups, making it very sweet.

Is there milk in peppermint mocha Starbucks? ›

Mocha is the only sauce that doesn't contain dairy. All of our clear syrups (including peppermint) are dairy free. You'll also have to ask for no whipped cream and no chocolate curls (as they do unfortunately contain dairy).

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