Starbucks Peppermint Mocha Recipe

Warm up this holiday with a homemade Starbucks Peppermint Mocha. This drink is creamy, delicious and made with simple ingredients.

Copycat Starbucks Peppermint Mocha Recipe:

Starbucks Peppermint Mocha is a family favorite drink. Now, with simple ingredients I can make it at home. It is the perfect drink to warm up to while looking at Christmas lights or decorating the tree.

After making your espresso in your espresso machine, combine it with the peppermint extract and chocolate. Add in the steamed milk and topped with whipped cream and chocolate for a delicious, creamy drink.

Save time and money and make this copycat recipe at home. If you love warm drinks, you might also like our Hot Chocolate on a Stick.

You may also love this Crockpot Peppermint Hot Chocolate Recipe.

What’s in a Starbucks Peppermint Mocha?

You will be surprised how simple the ingredients are in your favorite drink. Make it at home with these easy ingredients.

• Espresso or strong coffee
• Mocha Sauce or chocolate sauce
• Peppermint Syrup
• Steamed Milk
• Whipped Cream
• Crushed Candy Cane

Ingredients:

• Espresso
• Peppermint Extract
• Chocolate Syrup
• Whole Milk frothed

For Topping:

• Whipped Cream
• Shaved Dark Chocolate

How to Make Starbucks Peppermint Mocha:

• Step 1 – Place the espresso, peppermint extract and chocolate syrup in a cup of your choice. 
• Step 2 – Stir to combine these ingredients.
• Step 3 – Steam and froth the whole milk. 
• Step 4 – Add the milk to the cup.
• Step 5 – Top with the whipped cream and the shaved dark chocolate.

How to Steam Milk at Home:

You can steam milk in your microwave or on your stove top.

To steam milk in the microwave, pour the milk in a microwave safe mug and heat for about 20 seconds. Pour your coffee or espresso in the mug and enjoy.

To steam milk on the stovetop, pour milk in a saucepan and heat. Once heated, pour into a coffee mug with your coffee or espresso and enjoy.

To get a precise temperature, you may need to use a thermometer.

Tips for Peppermint Mocha Starbucks Recipe:

• Espresso – If you do not have a espresso machine, use strong coffee.
• Froth Milk – Froth the milk by either using an electric brother, use a steam wand from an espresso machine, or simmer the milk on the stove top.  

Substitutions and Additions:

• Change Milk – You can use a different milk if you would prefer almond milk or oat milk.
• Peppermint Candies – Feel free to use crushed peppermint candies or candy canes.
• Cocoa Powder – For more chocolate flavor, add in cocoa powder to the mix.
• Sugar Free – Make your latte sugar free with sugar free syrups.

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More Holiday Drinks:

• 3 Ingredients Grinch Punch
• Crock Pot Hot Chocolate
• Easy Homemade Eggnog Recipe
• Christmas Morning Punch
• Christmas Coffee Drinks