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
Scale
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