If you’re a peppermint mocha girlie (or guy!) all holiday season long, this Peppermint Mocha Cold Brew is about to be your favorite drink. Think: cozy chocolate-mint coffee shop vibes — but served iced, sippable, and made right at home for a fraction of the price. Oh, and did I mention, it can be made using decaf cold brew for a festive treat day or night?
It’s refreshing, creamy, festive, and way too easy to make. And the best part? If you have my Homemade Peppermint Mocha Creamer ready in your fridge (which I highly recommend), this drink takes less than 60 seconds to make. Truly holiday magic in a glass.
Whether you’re wrapping gifts, running errands, or just embracing the soft November-December festive-girl aesthetic — this drink is going to become your new best friend.
Ingredients
Makes 1 drink
- 12 ounces cold brew (store-bought or homemade, I like to do decaf in the afternoons)
- Homemade Peppermint Mocha Creamer — measure with your heart
(Add a splash if you like it lightly sweet, or more for a dessert-like drink!) - Ice cubes
- McCormick Candy Cane Finishing Sugar (or crushed candy canes) for topping
How to Make It
- Fill a glass with ice.
- Pour in the cold brew.
- Add your desired amount of Homemade Peppermint Mocha Creamer.
- Stir it all together until creamy and dreamy.
- Top with candy cane finishing sugar for a little sparkle + crunch.
Sip + enjoy your homemade holiday coffeehouse moment.
Tips & Variations
| Want it… | Try this: |
|---|---|
| Decaf | Use a decaf cold brew like Stok Decaf, or make your own at home with decaf coarse coffee grounds. |
| Sweeter | Use more creamer or add a drizzle of my Homemade Peppermint Mocha Sauce. |
| Extra peppermint-y | Add 1–2 drops of peppermint extract (it’s strong — be careful!). |
| Dairy-free | Use dairy free half & half, coconut milk, almond milk, or oat milk in your Peppermint Mocha Creamer. |
| Lower sugar | Make the homemade creamer using monkfruit, a sugar free sweetened condensed milk, or your favorite sugar alternative. Skip the candy cane topping as well! |
| Fully store-bought | Feel free to use a store-bought peppermint mocha creamer and cold brew for an easy peasy drink at home. |
Holiday Cups/Drinkware
How to Make Cold Brew at Home
If you’d like to make your cold brew from scratch:
- Combine 1 cup coarsely ground coffee with 4 cups cold water in a french press or mason jar.
- Let sit 12–18 hours at room temperature.
- Strain.
- Store up to 1 week in the fridge— easy!
My favorite store-bought cold brew options include:
- Stok Unsweet Bold Cold Brew
- Stok Unsweet Bold Cold Brew Decaf
- Sprouts Regenerative Organic Unsweetened Medium Roast Cold Brew Coffee
Other Topping Ideas
- Whipped cream + crushed candy canes
- Chocolate drizzle
- Cocoa powder dusting
- Holiday sprinkles
- Cold foam (peppermint mocha cold foam is elite)
Make It a Coffee Bar Moment
This drink is perfect for:
- Holiday brunches
- Family gift-wrapping nights
- Cookie baking afternoons
- Christmas movie marathons
Set out:
- Cold brew and hot brewed coffee
- Peppermint mocha creamer
- Ice
- Toppings
…and everyone builds their own! It always feels special.
More Holiday Drinks You’ll Love
- Starbucks Peppermint Mocha
- Homemade Gingerbread Creamer
- Starbucks Gingerbread Latte
- Peppermint Mocha Hot Chocolate
- Sugar Cookie Breve
Final Thoughts
This Peppermint Mocha Cold Brew is proof that simple can still feel festive and magical. One sip and you’re instantly transported to cozy holiday mornings — without ever leaving home, and without spending $7+ on a single drink.
Happy holiday sipping.
Peppermint Mocha Cold Brew
Ingredients
- 12 ounces cold brew store-bought or homemade, I like decaf in the afternoon
- Homemade Peppermint Mocha Creamer measure with your heart
- Ice cubes
- McCormick Candy Cane Finishing Sugar or crushed candy canes for topping
Instructions
- Fill a glass with ice.
- Pour cold brew over the ice, followed by the peppermint mocha creamer.
- Stir to combine, then top with candy cane finishing sugar (or crushed candy cane), if using, and enjoy!
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