Homemade Peppermint Mocha Recipes

PEPPERMINT MOCHA RECIPE

Steps:

• In a small saucepan, add milk, cocoa and sugar. Heat over medium heat until small bubbles begin to form around the edge and sugar has dissolved.
• Stir in espresso, mint extract and vanilla and remove from heat (if using a candy cane, be sure to let melt completely.)
• Serve in a large mug and top with whipped cream and chocolate shavings if desired.

STARBUCKS PEPPERMINT MOCHA

Steps:

• Combine 3 Tbsp Baking Cocoa with 3 Tbsp warm water to make into a rich syrup. Pour into a 16 ounce mug.
• Add espresso
• Add Peppermint syrup.
• Steam milk and add to remainder of cup.
• Garnish with whipped cream and sugar crystals.
• Note: To make espresso (for 2 servings of this recipe) for those who do not know how, follow the directions below. Don't let the thought scare you it is almost as easy as making regular american coffee- it just takes a little practice:
• Buy a $30 machine (Mr. Coffee ECM250 is good).
• Put water into carafe up to band and put into machine.
• Put coffee (any kind of finely ground) into filter head and pack down well.
• Turn on and brew until carafe fills to 4 cup line that way there is still enough water in machine to steam milk.
• Switch to steam mode and steam milk (if you do not have a frothing pitcher a 12 oz ceramic mug will work filled half way with milk but takes 2 fill ups to make one serving of this recipe).
• Follow recipe and enjoy!

STARBUCKS PEPPERMINT MOCHA

Steps:

• Combine water and sugar in a medium size pot and stir well. Bring mixture to a rolling boil over medium high heat. Stir to make sure all sugar is dissolved.
• Remove from heat and add peppermint extract. Allow to cool, then store in the refrigerator in an airtight container. Before using add 1 teaspoon of vodka to help preserve the syrup. The syrup will last for up to 4 weeks this way.
• To make the mocha In a saucepan, mix together the sugar and cocoa powder. Add the water and bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Remove from heat, and allow to cool. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
• To make steamed milk, first heat milk in the microwave for about 30 to 45 seconds, and then airate by placing in a glass jar with a lid and shaking for 5 to 10 seconds to work in some air bubbles.
• Pour the syrups in a coffee mug followed by the coffee. Add the steamed milk. Top with whipped cream and chocolate syrup, if desired.

PEPPERMINT MOCHA CREAMER

Steps:

• Pour the water and sugar into your saucepan. Heat over medium for about 3 minutes. You want the sugar to dissolve completely.
• Remove from the heat and mix in the peppermint extract, vanilla extract, and unsweetened cocoa powder. Let the mixture cool for 3 minutes.
• Add the milk and cream. Stir thoroughly and then transfer to your airtight container.
• Your peppermint mocha creamer is ready to drink! It will keep for up to 2 weeks in the refrigerator.