Starbucks Peppermint Chocolate Cream Cold Brew
This Starbucks-inspired Peppermint Chocolate Cream Cold Brew combines a rich chocolate peppermint cold brew base with a creamy, frothy peppermint-chocolate cold foam. Topped with crushed candy cane or chocolate shavings, this festive drink is easy to make at home using store-bought or homemade syrups and cold brew. Perfect for a refreshing holiday treat!
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Servings: 1
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon Peppermint Syrup homemade or store bought
- 1 tablespoon Chocolate Sauce homemade or store bought
- 16 ounces cold brew
- Ice
- Chocolate Peppermint Cream Cold Foam recipe below
- Optional Toppings: Crushed Candy Cane, Chocolate Shavings, Holiday Sprinkles, Chocolate Sauce Drizzle, or Cocoa Powder
Chocolate Peppermint Cream Cold Foam
- 1 tablespoon Peppermint Syrup homemade or store bought
- 1 tablespoon Chocolate Sauce homemade or store bought or chocolate malt powder
- 2 tablespoons 2% milk
- 3 tablespoon heavy whipping cream
Homemade Chocolate Sauce
- 2 tablespoons dutch process cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 tablespoon warm water
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
Starbucks Peppermint Chocolate Cream Cold Brew
- In a drinking cup or glass, add peppermint syrup, chocolate sauce, cold brew, and ice. Stir to combine, then set aside.
- In a separate smaller glass, add the cold foam ingredients: peppermint syrup, chocolate sauce (or chocolate malt powder), 2% milk, and heavy cream.
- Froth the mixture together with a milk frother until thick (about 15-30 seconds), and then pour the Chocolate Peppermint Cream Cold Foam over the cold brew.
- Top with your choice of toppings: Crushed Candy Cane, Chocolate Shavings, Holiday Sprinkles, Chocolate Sauce Drizzle, or Cocoa Powder, and enjoy!
Chocolate Peppermint Cream Cold Foam
- Combine the peppermint syrup, chocolate sauce (or powder), 2% milk, and heavy cream in a small cup.
- Use a handheld milk frother to froth the mixture until thick and foamy (about 15-30 seconds) and then pour the cold foam over the cold brew.
Homemade Chocolate Sauce
- Combine all ingredients together in a small bowl or container, and whisk until fully incorporated and smooth.