A classic peppermint mocha made with freshly extracted espresso, rich chocolate sauce, peppermint syrup, and steamed whole milk topped with creamy microfoam.
Peppermint Mocha
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A classic peppermint mocha made with freshly extracted espresso, rich chocolate sauce, peppermint syrup, and steamed whole milk topped with creamy microfoam.
Prep
5 min
Cook
3 min
Total
8 min
Servings
1
Diet
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Ingredients
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- 18.0 g (18.0 g)finely ground espresso
- 36.0 g (36.0 g)espresso yield
- 1.0 fl oz (30.0 ml)chocolate sauce
- ½ fl oz (15.0 ml)peppermint syrup
- 8.0 fl oz (240.0 ml)whole milk
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Instructions
- Extract espresso into a 12 oz cup.
- Stir in chocolate sauce and peppermint syrup until fully dissolved.
- Steam milk to 140–150°F (60–66°C) with fine microfoam, then pour over the espresso mixture and serve.
Tips
- For a lighter option, substitute whole milk with 2% milk or oat milk. To make ahead, prepare the espresso and mix syrups and sauce, then steam milk fresh before serving.
Recipe FAQ
How long does it take to make peppermint mocha?
Plan on 5 minutes of prep and 3 minutes of cooking. The recipe makes 1 serving.
Can I make peppermint mocha ahead?
Best fresh. Refrigerate leftovers for up to 2 days and rewarm gently on the stove; don't let it boil.
How do I make peppermint mocha dairy-free?
Use oat or almond milk in place of dairy milk, and dairy-free ice cream, yogurt or whipped topping where the recipe calls for them. Check packaged toppings and sauces for milk.
Estimated · per serving
Nutrition
Per serving = 1 of 1 serving this recipe makes.
284
Calories / serving
8.5g
Fat
44.1g
Carbs
8.6g
Protein
40.1g
Sugar
Whole recipe (1 serving): ~284 cal · 9g fat · 44g carbs · 9g protein · 40g sugar
Estimated values per serving, calculated from standard ingredient data. Not verified Nutrition Facts; actual values vary with brands, measurements, and preparation.
Per serving · 284 calories
What it takes to burn one serving
- Brisk walking 54 min·3.2 mi·~6300 steps
- Walking uphill or incline treadmill 38 min·1.9 mi·~3800 steps
- Moderate cycling 29 min·5.8 mi
- Swimming laps 40 min
- Jogging 28 min·2.3 mi·~4500 steps
- Stair climbing 26 min·~2350 steps
- Dancing 46 min
- Bodyweight circuit training 29 min
- Cleaning, errands, or playing with the dog 66 min
Rough estimates for one serving, based on standard MET values at about 155 lb. Your own burn depends on body size, effort, and fitness. Shown for context only — food is not something you have to earn.
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