Peppermint Mocha Madness: Coffee Shop Worthy Drinks at Home
Brew strong coffee, warm milk, and mix cocoa with sugar. Stir into coffee, add peppermint extract, and froth warm milk. Pour into coffee, stir, and optionally top with whipped cream and crushed peppermint candies for a delightful peppermint mocha.
1.Brew Coffee/Espresso
Brew a strong cup of coffee or make 2 shots of espresso using your preferred method.
2.Heat Milk
Warm 1 cup of milk in a saucepan or microwave until it's heated but not boiling.
3.Mix Cocoa and Sugar
Combine 2 tablespoons of cocoa powder with 2 tablespoons of sugar in a small bowl.
4.Prepare Mocha Mix
Stir the cocoa-sugar mix into the brewed coffee or espresso.
5.Add Peppermint Extract
Mix in 1/4 teaspoon of peppermint extract, adjusting to taste.
6.Froth Milk
Froth the warm milk until creamy using a frother or whisk.
7.Combine and Garnish
Pour the frothed milk into the coffee-cocoa mix, stir gently, and optionally top with whipped cream and crushed peppermint candies.