Description
Warm up your holiday mornings with this cozy peppermint mocha mug brew, combining rich espresso, creamy milk, and a hint of peppermint for a festive treat.
Ingredients
2 cups brewed espresso
1 cup steamed milk
2 tablespoons chocolate syrup
1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
Whipped cream for topping
Crushed peppermint candies for garnish
Instructions
1. Brew the espresso and set aside.
2. In a small saucepan, combine the steamed milk, chocolate syrup, and peppermint extract.
3. Heat the mixture over medium heat until warm, stirring gently.
4. Pour the espresso into a large mug.
5. Add the chocolate and milk mixture to the mug and stir well.
6. Top with whipped cream and sprinkle crushed peppermint candies on top.
Notes
For a stronger peppermint flavor, increase the peppermint extract to 1 teaspoon.
This recipe can be easily doubled for sharing with friends and family.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mug
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg