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Peppermint Mocha Latte

Peppermint mocha latte combines hot espresso, cocoa, sugar, and peppermint with steamed milk for a smooth coffee drink topped with foam. Make it in a 12-ounce mug for an easy single-serving treat.
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Prep Time 2 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 7 minutes
Servings: 1 servings
Course: Drink
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 oz espresso hot (2 shots)
  • 1 tbsp cocoa powder unsweetened
  • 1 tbsp sugar granulated
  • 1 tbsp water hot
  • 0.125 tsp peppermint extract
  • 0.75 cup milk whole

Equipment

  • 1 12-ounce mug

Method
 

  1. In a 12-ounce mug, stir together the cocoa powder, sugar, and hot water until smooth.
  2. Add the hot espresso and peppermint extract to the mug and stir until the cocoa mixture dissolves.
  3. Heat the milk in a small saucepan over medium heat, whisking, until steaming and 150–160°F, about 3–5 minutes.
  4. Whisk briskly to make foam.
  5. Pour the hot milk into the mug.
  6. Spoon the foam over the top and serve.

Notes

For the smoothest drink, stir the cocoa mixture until no lumps remain before adding the espresso. Refrigerate any leftover latte for up to 1 day; do not freeze. For a dairy-free option, replace the whole milk with oat milk.