Best Starbucks Peppermint Mocha Copycat Recipes

STARBUCKS PEPPERMINT MOCHA

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Starbucks Peppermint Mocha is a wonderful holiday coffee drink. Save money and get the easy copycat recipe to make the best peppermint mocha coffee at home.

Provided by Stephanie Manley

Categories Drinks

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1 cup sugar
1 cup water
2 tablespoons cocoa powder
1 cup water
1 cup sugar
2 teaspoons peppermint extract
2 teaspoons peppermint syrup
1 tablespoon mocha
4 ounces espresso (or strong coffee)
8 ounces 2% milk (steamed)
2 tablespoons whipped cream
2 teaspoons chocolate syrup
1 teaspoon peppermint candy (crushed)

Steps:

Combine water and sugar in a medium size pot and stir well. Bring mixture to a rolling boil over medium high heat. Stir to make sure all sugar is dissolved.
Remove from heat and add peppermint extract. Allow to cool, then store in the refrigerator in an airtight container. Before using add 1 teaspoon of vodka to help preserve the syrup. The syrup will last for up to 4 weeks this way.
To make the mocha In a saucepan, mix together the sugar and cocoa powder. Add the water and bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Remove from heat, and allow to cool. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
To make steamed milk, first heat milk in the microwave for about 30 to 45 seconds, and then airate by placing in a glass jar with a lid and shaking for 5 to 10 seconds to work in some air bubbles.
Pour the syrups in a coffee mug followed by the coffee. Add the steamed milk. Top with whipped cream and chocolate syrup, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 276 kcal, Carbohydrate 34 g, Protein 9 g, Fat 11 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, Cholesterol 27 mg, Sodium 134 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 27 g, ServingSize 1 serving

STARBUCKS PEPPERMINT MOCHA (COPYCAT)

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Make and share this Starbucks Peppermint Mocha (Copycat) recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Starfire aka Wendy

Categories Beverages

Time 5m

Yield 1 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

Ingredients

3 tablespoons chocolate syrup
1 1/2 tablespoons peppermint syrup (Starbucks or Toranis)
1 ounce espresso
12 ounces milk (Steamed or heated)

Steps:

Pour syrup into a twelve-ounce mug, add a shot of espresso, and Peppermint syrup.
Fill the remainder of the cup with steamed or heated milk. Garnish with whipped cream and red sugar sprinkles.
Top with Whipped cream.
Red sugar sprinkles.