These Peppermint Patty Mochas couldn’t be easier to put together – it’s the least work you’ll have for a peppermint mocha at home! If you love coffee and minty chocolate, you will adore these!
I love a peppermint mocha this time of year. And while I love taking it easy by getting one from the coffee shop, this recipe might be my new favorite way to make them at home.
These Peppermint Patty Mochas could NOT be any easier to make. There’s no simple syrup or mocha syrup involved. All you have to do is brew espresso and froth milk. It takes 5 minutes tops to make.
The secret is the addition of an actual peppermint patty to the hot espresso – it melts and adds the most delicious sweet peppermint flavor to the coffee. Seriously SO good.
And I really can’t get over how much these taste like a coffee shop peppermint mocha. I might even like these MORE.
Ingredients You Need for These Peppermint Patty Mochas:
- Espresso
- Frothed milk – I use my Nespresso frother for this, but I explain how to make steamed/frothed milk without one in the recipe below.
- Peppermint patties
- Whipped cream
- Chocolate syrup
- Crushed candy canes or peppermint candies
How to Make a Peppermint Patty Mocha:
- As I said, this really couldn’t be easier. Brew your espresso and steam your milk (see methods below in recipe card).
- Place a peppermint patty in the bottom of a coffee mug and then top with the hot espresso. Stir until the peppermint patty is completely melted.
- Top off with the steamed milk and garnish however you prefer. I like an additional peppermint patty and some crushed candy canes on top for fun.
Who needs to go to the coffee shop when a peppermint mocha at home is so simple?! I may never go again.
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Peppermint Patty Mochas
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 1 mocha (easily multiplied) 1x
Description
These Peppermint Patty Mochas couldn’t be easier to put together – it’s the least work you’ll have for a peppermint mocha at home! If you love coffee and minty chocolate, you will adore these!
Ingredients
For One Mocha:
- 2 small or 1 large peppermint patty
- 2 oz hot espresso (or strong coffee)
- 4 oz steamed milk with foam (see NOTES below)
Optional Garnishes:
- Chocolate syrup
- Whipped cream
- Additional chopped peppermint patties
- Chopped candy canes or peppermint candies
Instructions
- Place the peppermint patty into the bottom of a coffee mug (if using a large peppermint patty, chop it into pieces first).
- Pour the hot espresso into the mug and stir for a few seconds to melt the peppermint patty into the hot espresso. You can also use a handheld frother or whisk to help this process along.
- Top with the steamed milk and foam. Garnish however you prefer! I love a little whipped cream, an extra peppermint patty, and some crushed candy canes for fun.
Notes
- I find that using one large or two smaller peppermint patties is plenty sweet for my taste, but if a sweeter drink is desired, stir in a teaspoon or two of sugar or simple syrup (or up the amount of peppermint patty you put in the mug). All coffee beverages are definitely TO TASTE!
- I use my Nespresso frother to prepare the milk. If you do NOT have this option (which I didn’t for many years), you can make your own steamed milk by heating it in a small saucepan over medium heat, whisking it almost constantly. As it gets hot, the whisking will create a sort of foam on top. Once hot and foamy, carefully pour the milk, while holding the accumulated surface foam back with your whisk/spoon, into the cup with your espresso and gently spoon the foam on top. Also: I have found that milk with lower fat content (skim or 1%) works best with this method.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: coffee drinks
Hi There. I'm Molly. I'm a food-obsessed, self-taught cook and I can't wait to share my passion for all things culinary with you. My love for egg yolks is just the tip of the iceberg!
This mocha is gorgeous!! Love the simple addition of one peppermint patty. Definitely trying!
These look amazing! I want a mug of one right now!