Peppermint White Chocolate Mocha
This peppermint white chocolate mocha beverage is perfect to make when craving your favorite coffee shop treat! Perfect for serving up at winter holiday gatherings too!
Equipment
- 1 french press coffee maker or espresso machine
Ingredients
- 1 cup strong brewed coffee or one shot of espresso
- ½ cup white chocolate candy wafers or white chocolate chips
- ½ cup milk of choice
- ⅛ teaspoon peppermint extract or 1-2 pumps peppermint syrup (to taste)
- ½ cup heavy whipping cream (optional)
- 1 pinch crushed candy cane or peppermint candy (optional
Instructions
- Brew one cup (8 ounces) of strong coffee (or one shot of espresso)
- Melt all of the white chocolate with a spoonful of milk in a double boiler or in a microwave.
- Warm the remaining milk and add the peppermint extract (or 1 -2 pumps of peppermint syrup). You could use a milk frother if you would like a more foamy milk.
- Whip the heavy cream and set is aside.
- Pour your hot coffee (or espresso) and the peppermint milk mixture into a mug together.
- Garnish if you like with whipped cream and a pinch of crushed candy cane pieces. Or you could top with some dark chocolate curls instead! Sit back and enjoy!
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