Hey there! I recently put together a big guide to the tools and supplies a novice baker needs (and what they don’t), which makes for a perfect gift guide for the holidays. If you haven’t checked it out already, take a look! The Ultimate Baking Equipment Gift List for a Novice Baker.
Today’s recipe? It’s a peppermint mocha. You know why you’re here.
I’m not one of those people that needs a latte every day just to wake up, but I do like to try to get at least one seasonal drink when they come around every year. This year, though, SBucks has that boycott and strike going on, so I thought, why not just try to make one myself? I did used to work as a barista at one of those shops, so I know more or less how it comes together.
I don’t have an espresso machine and I’m not that big into coffee, though, so I made something with what I have on hand: some instant coffee and some baking ingredients. You can too! Trust me: it does the job. It’s also really easy to make. I mean, here’s basically the whole process:
It’s also a pretty easy recipe to adjust to suit your tastes. Want a sweeter drink? Just increase the sugar. Want stronger peppermint? Add more. Want to make it iced? Crush some ice to pour it over, or freeze it and crush that.
Homemade Peppermint Mocha
Equipment
- Sauce Pan
- Whisk
Ingredients
- ¾ Cup Milk
- 2 Tbsp Sugar
- 1 Tbsp Cocoa Powder
- ¾ Cup Instant Coffee Brewed strong.
- ⅛ Tsp Peppermint Extract
- ⅛ Tsp Vanilla Extract
Instructions
- In a sauce pan, mix together the milk, sugar, and cocoa powder until it's steaming hot (but not boiling.)¾ Cup Milk, 2 Tbsp Sugar, 1 Tbsp Cocoa Powder
- Add the coffee and extracts and whisk to mix.¾ Cup Instant Coffee, ⅛ Tsp Peppermint Extract, ⅛ Tsp Vanilla Extract
- Top with whipped cream and sprinkles, chocolate shavings, or anything else you like. Enjoy!