Starbucks Peppermint Mocha At Home

A few years ago, I worked as a barista at Starbucks. Learning to make all of my favorite drinks and being able to replicate them at home was one of my favorite parts of the job.

Things I learned for this drink in particular is that the grande sized latte uses 2 shots of espresso and 2 pumps of chocolate sauce. The Starbucks peppermint mocha uses 2 pumps of peppermint syrup, but since we are using peppermint extract we'll be using significantly less.

This drink is so easy to make and a lot cheaper than the $6 it costs at the store.

What are the ingredients in this Starbucks peppermint mocha?

• Chocolate Syrup
• Peppermint extract
• Your choice of milk
• Espresso coffee
• Whipped cream

What equipment will you need to make this Starbucks peppermint mocha at home?

• Espresso machine like this one or this one.
• A milk frother

How is the Starbucks peppermint mocha made?

1. First you'll need to make 2 ounces or shots of espresso coffee.
2. Then you'll need to heat and froth your milk of choice.
3. In your 12oz mug of choice, you'll add your peppermint extract, chocolate sauce and espresso coffee. Stir til combined.
4. Pour your warm and frothed mill into the mug with the coffee and chocolate mixture.
5. Finally, top with whipped cream and chocolate sprinkled for garnish.

Can you make this peppermint mocha sugar free?

YES! To make this Starbucks peppermint mocha at home sugar free, you would simply to a couple of ingredient swaps. First, you'd swap out the chocolate sauce for a sugar free chocolate sauce. Then, you'd use almond or soy milk instead of commonly used cow's milk. Lastly, you'd use zero sugar whipped cream instead of regular whipped cream.

Want to check out other holiday recipes?

You can try these:

• Coquito Tres Leches Cake
• Pumpkin Cheesecake
• Reindeer Munch
• Mexican Christmas Punch