Copycat Starbucks Peppermint Mocha
A winter classic that tastes like a peppermint hot chocolate more than a heavy mocha — smooth, cozy, chocolatey, and perfectly minty.
Ingredients (1 drink)
1 cup milk
1–2 shots espresso
1 tbsp cocoa powder
2 tbsp chocolate syrup
¼ tsp peppermint extract
1–2 tbsp sugar (or to taste)
Whipped cream (optional)
Instructions
Brew espresso.
In a saucepan, warm milk with cocoa powder, chocolate syrup, sugar, and peppermint.
Whisk until smooth. Pour milk mixture into your mug over the espresso.
Top with whipped cream + chocolate drizzle.
Tips
Peppermint extract is strong — don’t overdo it.
For more “hot chocolate” and less “mocha,” use 1 shot espresso instead of 2.