Description
A delicious and healthy peppermint mocha recipe that combines warm milk, rich espresso, refreshing peppermint, and a hint of cocoa, sweetened naturally with maple syrup. Perfect for a cozy treat that’s easy to prepare in just minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients
- 1 cup milk (regular or dairy-free)
- 1/4 cup espresso (1 large 1–2 oz shot)
- 1/8 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 1/2 teaspoon cacao powder
- 1 teaspoon maple syrup
Instructions
- Heat Milk: In a small saucepan or microwave, gently heat the milk until it is warm but not boiling, ensuring a comforting base for your mocha.
- Combine Flavors: Whisk in the peppermint extract, cacao powder, and maple syrup into the warm milk to evenly blend all the flavors together.
- Froth Mixture: Continue whisking until the milk mixture becomes warm and frothy. If microwaving, you can use a milk frother to help incorporate air and create a lovely foam.
- Assemble Drink: Pour the frothy milk mixture into a mug, then carefully top with the freshly brewed espresso for that rich mocha finish. Enjoy immediately!
Notes
- For a stronger mocha flavor, increase the cacao powder slightly.
- Use dairy-free milk options like almond or oat milk for a vegan-friendly drink.
- Adjust the peppermint extract to your taste; it’s quite potent, so a small amount goes a long way.
- Maple syrup can be substituted with honey or your preferred sweetener.
- To make it iced, chill the espresso and milk mixture before combining over ice.
- Prep Time: 2 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: peppermint mocha, healthy mocha, espresso drink, peppermint coffee, cacao mocha, warm beverage, dairy-free mocha
