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Peppermint Mocha Latte in glass mug
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Peppermint Mocha Latte

A Peppermint Mocha Latte is the perfect hot drink for the holidays. This one is naturally flavored with home made mint simple syrup.
Prep Time10 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: Beverage
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Christmas, Coffee, gluten free, holidays, Latte, milk, mint, Mocha, Peppermint, vegetarian
Servings: 1 Latte
Calories: 90kcal
Author: Carissa Serink

Ingredients

  • ½ cup milk (use your favorite dairy free milk to make this recipe Dairy Free and Vegan)
  • 1 Tablespoon mint simple syrup (see notes)
  • 1 teaspoon cocoa powder
  • 1-2 shots espresso or ½ cup strong hot brewed coffee

Instructions

  • Froth milk in a heatproof glass measuring cup (at least 2 cup size) or bowl until foamy using an electric immersion blender, battery powered milk frother or milk steamer. If you don't have any of those, whisk vigorously until foamy. Add cocoa powder and simple syrup, and blend/froth again until well mixed. 
  • Microwave milk mixture for 50 seconds to 1 minute on high power, watching so that it doesn't foam over the top. Stir, and microwave again for 20-30 seconds until hot. 
  • Pour espresso or coffee into a mug. Top with milk mixture. Garnish with a candy cane if desired.

Notes

The instructions to make homemade mint simple syrup can be found in the post for Extra Minty Mojitos.

Nutrition

Calories: 90kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 5mg | Sodium: 60mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 15g | Calcium: 160mg