Easy Copycat Starbucks Peppermint Mocha in 5 Minutes
This Quick Copycat Starbucks Peppermint Mocha is a fast, festive drink that comes together in just 5 minutes. It’s rich, minty, and tastes better than the drive-through version, perfect for a cozy night in.
- Prep Time: 2 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (240 ml) strong brewed coffee
- 1 tablespoon (5 g) unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 to 2 tablespoons (12 to 25 g) granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) milk (any kind)
- 1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract
- Whipped cream (optional, for topping)
- Crushed peppermint candies (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Brew 1 cup (240 ml) of strong coffee.
- In a small saucepan over low heat, combine 1 tablespoon (5 g) unsweetened cocoa powder and 1.5 tablespoons (20 g) granulated sugar. Add 2 tablespoons (30 ml) hot water and whisk until smooth to create a thick paste.
- Pour 1/2 cup (120 ml) milk into the saucepan with the chocolate base. Whisk constantly over low heat until steaming (about 2 minutes), but do not boil.
- Pour the hot coffee into a mug. Add the chocolate-milk mixture and stir gently to combine.
- Add 1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract and stir. Taste and add more if desired (up to 1/8 teaspoon more).
- Top with whipped cream and crushed peppermint candies if desired. Serve immediately.
Notes
Don’t skip the paste step to avoid lumps. Heat milk slowly to prevent scalding. Taste as you go, especially with peppermint extract. For a dairy-free version, use oat milk or almond milk. For an iced version, skip heating the milk and combine with cold milk over ice.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mug (about 12 oz)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 24
- Sodium: 100
- Fat: 5
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Carbohydrates: 28
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 6
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