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
Brew the Espresso
Brew 2 shots of espresso using an espresso machine or a stovetop espresso maker. Set aside.
Heat the Milk
In a small saucepan over medium heat, heat 1 cup of milk until steaming but not boiling. Remove from heat.
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.
Combine with Espresso
Pour the brewed espresso into the milk mixture and stir gently to combine all ingredients.
Assembling the Drink
Prepare the Toppings
In a separate bowl, whip 1 cup of cream until soft peaks form. Set aside.
Add Crushed Peppermint
Sprinkle 2 tablespoons of crushed peppermint candies on top of the whipped cream for an extra festive touch.
Enjoy!
Serve hot or iced. For an iced version, chill the latte mixture in the refrigerator, then serve over ice.
