Refreshing Mocha with Peppermint Delight
If your Monday mornings scream “I need caffeine and a hug,” this recipe is your new best friend. Imagine coffee and chocolate eloped, then invited peppermint to their winter wedding. Let’s make a mocha so good, it’ll convince your taste buds to write thank-you notes.
Ingredients
- 1 cup strong brewed coffee (or 2 shots espresso)
- 1 tablespoon cocoa powder
- 1 tablespoon sugar (adjust to taste)
- 1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract (or 1 crushed candy cane)
- 1/2 cup milk (any type)
- Whipped cream (required for maximum joy)
- Optional: Chocolate shavings or extra crushed candy cane for topping
Steps
- Brew the coffee
Make coffee strong enough to power a snowplow. If using espresso, pretend you’re a fancy barista for 10 seconds. - Mix chocolate magic
In a mug, combine cocoa powder and sugar. Add 2 tablespoons of hot coffee. Stir until it looks like liquid brownie batter. (Resist drinking this alone. We’re professionals here.) - Peppermint party
Pour the rest of the coffee into the mug. Add peppermint extract. If using a candy cane, stir it in until dissolved. Warning: Peppermint is sneaky. Start with less—you can always add more. - Milk time
Heat milk until warm (stovetop or microwave). Froth it if you’re feeling luxurious. Pour into the mug and stir gently. - Top it off
Add whipped cream like you’re frosting a cupcake. Sprinkle chocolate shavings or extra candy cane crumbs on top. Bonus points if you wear reindeer socks while doing this. - Serve immediately
Drink before your cat/kid/roommate notices the whipped cream.
Pro Tip
For an iced version, let the coffee cool, mix all ingredients, and pour over ice. Call it a “Frosty’s Fancy Cousin.”
There you go—a mocha that’s part dessert, part survival tool. Perfect for mornings when you’d rather high-five a yeti than answer emails. Adjust sweetness, swap milks, or add more peppermint if you’re feeling wild. Happy brewing, you holiday wizard! ☕🎄
Mocha with Peppermint
If your Monday mornings are a total drag, this recipe is here to save the day. Just imagine a delicious combo of coffee, chocolate, and peppermint - it's like a party in your mouth! Let's make a mocha so good, it'll make you forget all about the morning blues.
Ingredients
- 1 cup strong brewed coffee
- 1 tablespoon cocoa powder
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 1/2 cup milk
- crushed candy cane
- Whipped cream
Instructions
1. Brewing coffee
2. Mixing cocoa powder and sugar with hot coffee
3. Adding peppermint extract and optional candy cane
4. Heating milk and pouring into the mug
5. Topping with whipped cream and chocolate shavings drink perfect for cold mornings.
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