by Kirsten 33 Comments
Peppermint mocha latte, made at home, at a fraction of the fancy coffee shop price! Strongly brewed coffee, tempered with peppermint, rich chocolate, and creamy milk for a deliciously decadent sipper.
This post is sponsored by Milk Means More and the United Dairy Industry of Michigan. All opinions are my own.
Happy New Year, Friends! I hope that y’all are well and rested after the holidays. I’ve missed you! I intend to explain my prolonged absence…but first, can we talk about this Peppermint Mocha Latte?
I’ve made no secret for lack of enthusiasm for coffee, for my heart lies deeply entrenched in chai latte. Bacon Slayer doesn’t understand it. My Danish heritage certainly scoffs at my disdain. Although my eyes involuntarily close and flutter at the aroma of freshly ground coffee beans, somehow my taste buds refuse to submit to the bitter flavor of the brew.Until now.
Somewhere in the deep recesses of my soul must reside a coffee lover. Maybeit’s the rich chocolate blending with hot, creamy milk. Or perhapsthe refreshing bit of peppermint syrup that softens the edge of the biting brew? All I know is that after spending that past few weeks deep in the throes of a fairly spontaneoushome renovation project, my only sips of sanity came in the form of Peppermint Mocha Lattes.
Apparently, I like a little coffee with my milk.
Iwas initially inclined to attributemy new appreciation of java to weeks of fourteen hours days spent wielding a caulk gun, inhaling drywall dust, and plentifulexposure to paint fumes. Let us not forget my silly notion of attempting to learn to code HTML at the end of those days. (We’ll chat more about the crazy-pants renovation project later.)
I was exhausted.
Then I found Peppermint Mocha Lattes.
Now I’m better.
The End.
Friends, I hope thatthat the vast majority of you do not suffer the threat of imminent suffocation under the weight of a mountainous To Do List. A word of advice:
Make yourself a Peppermint Mocha Latte and sip some delicious sanity back into the world. Then go forth and wield a pencil with the merciless, unwavering purpose of shortening that list.
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Nutrition
Calories
88 cal
Fat
4 g
Carbs
9 g
Protein
4 g
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Kirsten Kubert
Yields 2 (12 oz. each)
Peppermint Mocha Latte (with a Skinny recipe option!)
Strongly brewed coffee is tempered with brisk peppermint, rich chocolate, and creamy milk make for a deliciously decadent sipper at home for fraction of the fancy coffee shop price. Yields 2 servings, 12 ounces each.
5 minPrep Time
10 minCook Time
15 minTotal Time
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Ingredients
- 1 C. water
- 1 C. granulated sugar
- 1 1/8 tsp. pure peppermint extract
- 1 C. water
- 1 ¼ tsp. stevia in the raw
- 1 1/8 tsp. pure peppermint extract
- 2 C. 2% milk
- 1 C. strongly brewed coffee
- 1 Tbs. peppermint syrup (choose either regular or skinny syrup)
- 1 Tbs. chocolate syrup
- Whipped cream
- Crushed candy canes
- Additional chocolate syrup
For Regular Peppermint Syrup
For the Skinny Peppermint Syrup
For the Latte:
Optional Garnishes
Instructions
- Choose whether to make the regular peppermint syrup or the skinny version before proceeding.
- Prepare the peppermint syrup of choice by stirring the sweetener of choice into the water in a medium saucepan. Heat to boiling, stirring occasionally, until the sugar melts and syrup reduces slightly; about 5 minutes. Stir the peppermint extract into the syrup. Pour the hot peppermint syrup into a glass jar to cool. (Please note that for the skinny syrup, the syrup will not reduce or appear as “syrupy” as the full sugar version.)
- While the peppermint syrup is cooling, brew a very strong cup of coffee. (Recommended: 1 Tbs. dark roast coffee grounds per cup of water, brewing as directed by coffee maker instructions.)
- As the coffee brews, heat the milk to a simmer in a small saucepan set over medium heat. The milk should be steaming and bubbly around the edges. Remove from heat and vigorously whisk the hot milk for 20 to 30 seconds to add froth. The higher the fat content in the milk, the more frothy the milk will appear.
- Divide the hot coffee between two large mugs. Stir in the chocolate and peppermint syrups, until blended. Divide the hot milk between the mugs, using a spoon to hold back the froth while pouring. Spoon the froth over each latte.
- For an elegant, coffee shop style appearance--top the Peppermint Mocha Lattes with whipped cream, crushed candy canes, and a drizzle of chocolate syrup.
- Remaining peppermint syrup should be stored in a jar with tight fitting lid in the refrigerator for one week.
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johnkenjr@msn.com saysI hear SO many people sing the praises of this pairing...makes me wish I liked coffee!
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- comfortablydomestic says
I was right there with you, but for some reason this combination works for me.
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I love peppermint mochas! They always remind of of hot chocolate more than of coffee... just way, way better than normal hot chocolate. :)
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- comfortablydomestic says
Definitely more like a peppermint hot chocolate with a splash of coffee chaser. I wish I would have discovered them sooner!
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Wait, are you doing a remodel yourself? Well then, that would even turn me - a non-coffee drinker into one. Actually I'm pretty darn tempted to drink this right up, all I see is peppermint hot chocolate!
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- comfortablydomestic says
Hahaha! We had some help with the major stuff. I'm not sure if we were a help or a hindrance at times, but we got the job done. ;)
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I could go for one of these right now. It looks delish!
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- comfortablydomestic says
Such a sweet pick me up!
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Hej hej! (I can kind of read Danish because I can more than kind of read and understand Swedish ;))Peppermint syrup? Whoa. That sounds amazing and this looks sooo good!
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- comfortablydomestic says
Hej til dig også, ven!
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- Cookin Canuck says
You just can't beat a good coffee drink! I'm a bit obsessed with lattes, but this peppermint mocha is sounding awfully good right now.
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- comfortablydomestic says
I think I definitely fall into to "liking a little coffee with my milk" camp, so lattes are my jam. The peppermint is so refreshing.
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- Kate@Diethood says
No coffee?!? But you're Danish!! ;-) I am certain that this gorgeous drink would make anyone a coffee lover!
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- comfortablydomestic says
I KNOW!! My grandmother never understood how I wasn't requesting coffee straight out of the womb. I think she'd be proud that I found a coffee drink that I enjoy.
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- Kim says
That photo! I adore it with all my heart!
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- comfortablydomestic says
Aww! Thank you, Kim!
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- illgiveyouthemoon says
YUM!!
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- comfortablydomestic says
Indeed! :)
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- illgiveyouthemoon says
This looks delicious!
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I can't think of a better way to recharge after a day of house renovations! Yummy!
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- comfortablydomestic says
Caffeine and chocolate are definitely required for renovations!
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Now who wouldn't want to sip on that!
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- comfortablydomestic says
Right? The perfect sipper for strolling around town and window shopping.
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- Mary Grace says
I am exactly the same way when it comes to coffee. I never ever touched the stuff untill my husband was gifted one of those fancy machines for his birthday. Chi tea lattes are also a favorite, but DARK chocolate Lattes are heaven on earth for me.I LOVE peppermint as well!Good luch with those renevatins. I hope its a time of bonding with your family. I know its hard work., but I find it wonderful working with my husband. We enjoy our little projects 'or not so little' on our own home.
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- comfortablydomestic says
You are my kind of lady, Mary Grace! I'm a definite fan of chai in any form. I love the idea of a dark chocolate chai! Seems that our "little" projects turn into big ones before we know it! We do have a lot of fun learning new things along the way.
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- Mary Grace says
DARK CHOCOLATE CHAI??? *GASP* ...One of us really really needs to do that.
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- comfortablydomestic says
Or both...and then compare notes! ;)
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