Peppermint White Mocha

Aug 19, 2026 · By VanillaGoods

Drinks Drinks beverages Easy

A hot espresso drink combining smooth white chocolate sauce and peppermint syrup with steamed whole milk for a creamy, festive mocha.

Prep 5 min

Cook 2 min

Total 7 min

Servings 1

Diet —

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)white 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 the espresso into a 12 oz cup.
Stir in the white chocolate sauce and peppermint syrup until fully dissolved.
Steam the whole milk to 140–150°F (60–66°C) with fine microfoam.
Pour the steamed milk over the espresso mixture and serve immediately.

Tips

Use white chocolate chips melted gently if white chocolate sauce is unavailable. For a thicker foam, aerate the milk slightly longer during steaming.

Recipe FAQ

How long does it take to make peppermint white mocha?

Plan on 5 minutes of prep and 2 minutes of cooking. The recipe makes 1 serving.

Can I make peppermint white 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 white 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.

A hot espresso drink combining smooth white chocolate sauce and peppermint syrup with steamed whole milk for a creamy, festive mocha.

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.