Peppermint Mocha

Peppermint Mocha is quite possibly the best thing ever about December. Peppermint, chocolate, and coffee together cannot be wrong.

This Peppermint Mocha was born of my dad’s idea to mix hot chocolate and coffee, and my mom’s giant stash of leftover candy canes sitting next to the coffee maker. Yes, I know peppermint and chocolate are not an entirely novel concept – but, I saw it all sitting there, and thought, “YESSSS!”

Peppermint Mocha

Peppermint Mocha Ingredients

• Hot cocoa mix – I’m currently obsessed with the Starbucks Double Chocolate
• Candy cane – Broken into pieces. Starlight mints will work also.
• Coffee – Freshly brewed, I like to  brew directly from my Keurig
• Optional – Whipped cream, extra candy canes

Peppermint Mocha, Directions:

⭐ First, dump a packet of hot cocoa mix into your mug, and place the candy cane pieces over top.⭐ Next, pour your (very hot) coffee in and stir until everything is dissolved and mixed well.⭐ Finally, top with whipped cream, and enjoy!Nowadays you can grab a peppermint mocha at Starbucks, Dunkin Donuts, and even McDonald’s.  But our Peppermint Mocha recipe predated all those folks!  And I daresay, it’s tastier – not to mention less expensive!

Is Peppermint Mocha Coffee?

Peppermint Mocha is better than coffee!  It’s coffee! And hot chocolate! And peppermint! Starbucks makes theirs with espresso, but we find a strong cup of coffee works perfectly.

How do you make Peppermint Mocha?

We like to use a strong cup of freshly brewed coffee, a candy cane, and a packet of high quality hot chocolate.  My personal favorites are Ghirardelli hot chocolate, and Starbucks double hot cocoa.

How much is a Peppermint Mocha?

A peppermint mocha out and about will cost you roughly $4, but make it at home with our recipe and it’s less than half. Which means peppermint mocha Starbucks year round! And you don’t even have to put on pants to enjoy it!

What to serve with peppermint mocha

My personal favorite accompaniment is some shortbread cookies. They’re perfect for dipping in the coffee. You could also go more traditional with some cinnamon coffee cake, or savory with an egg casserole.

More yummy peppermint recipes

• Double Chocolate Peppermint Brownies – Peppermint brownies with extra chocolate, best eaten in front of a roaring fire with holiday music in the background.
• Peppermint Candy Cane Dust – Peppermint candy cake dust is the perfect way to sprinkle a little Christmas season on everything from pancakes to cupcakes!
• Peppermint Oreo Bark – What’s better than regular peppermint bark?  Well Oreo peppermint bark, of course!
• Sugar Cookie Peppermint Sticks – These sugar cookie peppermint sticks are easy to make, cute, and perfect for gifting and coffee dipping.
• Peppermint Shortbread Cookies – I love how shortbread keeps its shape.  Perfect for cookie cutters!
• White Chocolate Peppermint Cupcakes – I scream, you scream, we all scream… for cupcakes! White chocolate peppermint cupcakes, to be exact. Wash them down with some white hot chocolate!

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Tools we love

• Keurig Instant Coffee Brewer
• Ghirardelli Hot Chocolate Packets
• Starbucks Double Chocolate Hot Cocoa
• Peet’s Coffee

How to Make Peppermint Mocha