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Peppermint Mocha – Holiday Recipe

Peppermint mocha recipe made on the stovetop with cocoa, whole milk, hot coffee, and peppermint extract. The cocoa-sugar base turns smooth and bubbling before the milk is warmed until steaming for a cozy holiday drink for two.
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Prep Time 2 minutes
Cook Time 7 minutes
Total Time 9 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Course: Drink
Cuisine: American
Calories: 210
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tbsp cocoa powder unsweetened
  • 2 tbsp sugar granulated
  • 2 tbsp water
  • 2 cup milk whole
  • 1 cup coffee hot, strongly brewed
  • 0.25 tsp peppermint extract

Method
 

  1. Whisk the cocoa powder, sugar, and water in a 2-quart saucepan over medium-low heat for about 1 minute, until smooth and bubbling.
  2. Gradually whisk in the milk and heat over medium heat for 4 to 6 minutes, stirring often, until steaming; do not let it boil.
  3. Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the hot coffee and peppermint extract.
  4. Divide between two mugs and serve.

Notes

For the smoothest cocoa base, whisk until no lumps remain before adding the milk. Refrigerate leftovers for up to 3 days; freezing is not recommended. For a dairy-free version, use unsweetened oat milk.