Peppermint Mocha Latte Recipe
A classic winter latte filled with flavors of dark chocolate & peppermint. Topped with whipped cream & crushed peppermint candies. Served iced or hot.
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Ingredients
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Latte Base
Toppings
Method
Preparing the Latte Base
- 1
Brew the Espresso
Brew 2 shots of espresso using an espresso machine or a stovetop espresso maker. Set aside.
- 2
Heat the Milk
In a small saucepan over medium heat, heat 1 cup of milk until steaming but not boiling. Remove from heat.
- 3
Mix in Chocolate and Peppermint
Add 2 tablespoons of dark chocolate syrup, 1 teaspoon of peppermint extract, and 1 tablespoon of sugar to the hot milk. Whisk until well combined and the chocolate is melted.
- 4
Combine with Espresso
Pour the brewed espresso into the milk mixture and stir gently to combine all ingredients.
Assembling the Drink
- 5
Prepare the Toppings
In a separate bowl, whip 1 cup of cream until soft peaks form. Set aside.
- 6
- 7
Add Crushed Peppermint
Sprinkle 2 tablespoons of crushed peppermint candies on top of the whipped cream for an extra festive touch.
- 8
Enjoy!
Serve hot or iced. For an iced version, chill the latte mixture in the refrigerator, then serve over ice.
