Starbucks Peppermint Mocha
Make the Starbucks Peppermint Mocha at home with this easy copycat recipe! Uses homemade peppermint mocha sauce, espresso, and milk for the perfect cozy holiday drink. Make it hot or iced, dairy or dairy-free.
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Servings: 1
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1–2 tablespoons Homemade Peppermint Mocha Sauce Adjust to your taste
- 2 shots of espresso about 2 ounces
- 6-8 ounces milk of choice Starbucks uses 2%
- Ice omit for a hot version
- Whipped cream for topping
- Optional festive toppings Crushed candy cane, chocolate shavings, cocoa powder, or McCormick Candy Cane Finishing Sugar
Instructions
- Add Peppermint Mocha Sauce to a mug or glass.
- Brew the hot espresso over the sauce and stir well to combine.
- For a hot mocha: Steam or froth the milk and then pour the milk over the espresso + sauce mixture. For an iced mocha: pour cold milk over the espresso + sauce mixture, and fill the glass with ice.
- Finish with whipped cream, and festive toppings, if using.