Christmas Morning Peppermint Mocha
Peppermint mochas can be made in just a few minutes with a handful of ingredients! Peppermint and vanilla extracts bring the flavor along with cocoa powder and maple syrup for sweetness.
You can even use decaf espresso for a nighttime treat.
Ingredients
Ingredients List:
- 2 shots freshly pulled espresso
- 2 tbsp Stonewall Kitchen Maine Maple Syrup
- 1 tbsp cocoa powder
- ⅛ tsp peppermint extract
- ¼ tsp Simply Organic Pure Vanilla Extract
- ¾ cup milk of choice, steamed
- Cabot Whipped Cream, to top
- Crushed candy canes, to top
Preparation
- Heat All Ingredients Combine all ingredients except the whipped cream and candy cane in a small saucepan. Place the saucepan over medium-low heat. Stir gently to blend the ingredients thoroughly. Continue heating until the mixture reaches a low simmer. Once simmering, immediately remove the saucepan from the heat.
- Serve & Enjoy! Pour the warm mixture into a serving glass. Top with a dollop of whipped cream and, if desired, a sprinkle of crushed candy canes.