Do you love Starbucks Peppermint Mocha, but not waiting in line or the price tag? This post will show you how to make a peppermint mocha at home using 5 simple ingredients. It tastes just like the Starbucks version and much easier on your wallet, too!
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Is your holiday season not complete without a Starbucks Peppermint Mocha? This classic holiday drink is easy to make at home using just 5 simple ingredients.
In this post I’ll show you how to make a peppermint mocha, the ingredients you’ll need and answer your most frequently asked questions about making peppermint mochas at home.
What do I need to make a peppermint mocha?
- Milk – we used dairy whole milk, but feel free to use any dairy or plant-based milk of your choosing.
- Strong brewed coffee – to make it like a Starbucks mocha, add in a freshly brewed shot of espresso.
- Semi-sweet chocolate – use good quality chocolate chips or a baking bar to get that delicious, rich chocolate flavor.
- Sugar – instead of sugar, use a monk-fruit sweetener like Whole Earth or Lakanto. This will sweeten your drink without adding extra calories and refined sugar.
- Peppermint extract – you don’t need much. Just a few drops will go a long way!
For exact ingredient amounts and full recipe instructions be sure to scroll down to the bottom of this post to the recipe card. Thanks!
Tips on how to make a peppermint mocha:
- Start by adding the coffee, milk, sugar and chocolate chips to a saucepan.
- Heat over medium-low heat to melt the chocolate. Use a whisk to help the sugar dissolve and the chocolate come together with the liquid.
- DON’T let the liquid come to a rolling boil. The milk will scald/burn to the bottom of the pan, and it will taste off.
- Heat until steaming and until the chocolate has melted completely. This should take just 5 minutes or so, over medium-low heat.
- Once the chocolate has melted completely, remove from heat and stir in the peppermint extract.
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Want to make both coffee AND espresso at home? This is the machine I use and LOVE. The fresh espresso is amazing and the brewed coffee tastes equally fantastic. I highly recommend!
If you love a great espresso drink, check out my Iced Caramel Latte and my Caramel Brulee Latte.
Here are some frequently asked questions about how to make a peppermint mocha:
A Starbucks peppermint mocha contains coffee, steamed milk, mocha/chocolate sauce and peppermint syrup.
Heat together coffee, milk, sugar and chocolate. Heat until the chocolate melts and the sugar dissolves. Stir in peppermint extract. Serve right away while hot and top with whipped cream and or chocolate syrup.
Not really. The chocolate and peppermint flavors are more pronounced in a peppermint mocha than coffee.
A grande Starbucks Peppermint Mocha has 440 calories and 54 grams of sugar!
Topping ideas for a peppermint mocha:
- Whipped cream or whipped topping, like my Homemade Cool Whip
- Chocolate syrup
- Mini-chocolate chips
- Crushed peppermints, or peppermint chips. You can purchase these already crushed at many grocery stores or craft stores during the holidays.
This is such a fun drink to enjoy while you’re watching your favorite Christmas movies, great to take with you in the car while shopping (so you don’t have to spend $$$ at the coffee shop), and wonderful for enjoying with holiday cookies and candies! Better yet, enjoy one of these delicious Peppermint Mocha’s in your pajamas while you do your online shopping!
If you love a classic holiday drink, check out my recipes like Starbucks Mocha Frappuccino Recipe, my Mocha Cookie Crumble Frappuccino and my Baileys Hot Chocolate.
Do you love Starbucks treats as well? Check out some of my snacks that can be enjoyed with this peppermint mocha:
- Better Than Starbucks Pumpkin Loaf
- Healthy Starbucks Lemon Loaf
- Starbucks Copycat Cranberry Bliss Bars
- Double Chocolate Banana Bread
If you loved this Starbucks Copycat Drink, check out some of my other classic coffee creations:
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Easy Peppermint Mocha
Equipment
- Saucepan This Circulon A1 Series non stick saucepan includes a glass straining lid. A great piece of cookware!
- Large Whisk An amazing cooking utensil perfect for making hot drinks at home.
Ingredients
- 1 cup strong brewed coffee
- 1 cup whole milk
- 2 Tablespoons semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 2 teaspoons sugar or your preferred sweetener (optional)
- 1/8 teaspoon peppermint extract
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, add the milk, coffee, sugar and chocolate chips. Heat over medium-low heat, stirring often with a whisk. Heat until the liquid is steaming, but not boiling. Once the chocolate has melted completely, remove from heat. Add in the peppermint extract and stir.
- Ladle into glass or mug while still hot. Top with your favorite toppings. Enjoy right away.
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Peppermint mocha is my favorite!! Love getting it from Starbucks but will have to try and make my own!
Make it at home, and safe yourself a few bucks! Totally worth it!
Perfect! I spend waaay too much at Starbucks… my two-year-old already recognizes the logo. We have a coffee shop in our Christmas village and I told her it was like Starbucks. She was like, “oh, just like us!” Can’t wait to try this!
I can’t wait to shop on line with that drink next to me! Pinned!
I know, right! So good!!
There’s nothing better than chocolate and peppermint at the holidays. Definitely need to give this a try this year.
You’ll love it Gina! ~E
I’m not a huge Starbucks fan, but I love it during the holidays because peppermint mochas are my FAVE!! Love this recipe!!
This sounds good! Thanks for sharing on the What’s for Dinner link up! (BTW – the thumb nail didn’t show up in the linky – it’s just black).
This sounds good! Thanks for sharing on the What’s for Dinner link up! BTW – the thumb nail didn’t show up in the linky – it’s just black.
This looks amazing,i need one of these right now! Pinned to my Christmas board. Stopping by from Turn it Up Tuesdays.
I would love to have that fantastic Peppermint Mocha coffee. This is a great recipe! Hope you have a fantastic week and thanks so much for sharing with us at Full Plate Thursday.
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Miz Helen
This looks so good! Thanks for sharing at Funtastic Friday.
I love peppermint mochas!! Best time of year!
Thanks for sharing at #bloggerspotlight!
Make it at home, and safe yourself a few bucks! Totally worth it!