Description
A festive and indulgent Peppermint White Mocha recipe that can be enjoyed hot or iced, combining rich white chocolate and refreshing peppermint with bold espresso and creamy milk. Perfect for cozy winter days or any time you crave a delicious coffee treat with a holiday twist.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Drink
- 1 – 3 Tablespoons white chocolate syrup (adjust sweetness to taste) or 1 ounce high-quality white chocolate bar
- 1 – 3 Tablespoons peppermint simple syrup (adjust sweetness to taste)
- 2 ounces espresso (or 3 ounces strongly brewed coffee or cold brew coffee concentrate for iced latte)
- 8 ounces milk of choice
For Garnish (Optional)
- Whipped cream
- Drizzle of white chocolate syrup
- Crushed candy canes
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a mug, mix 1 to 3 tablespoons of white chocolate syrup (or 1 ounce white chocolate bar), peppermint simple syrup, and 2 shots (2 ounces) of espresso. Stir well to blend all flavors uniformly.
- For Hot Peppermint White Mocha: Steam 8 ounces of your preferred milk until hot and frothy, then pour it over the espresso mixture in the mug, stirring gently to combine all components.
- For Iced Peppermint White Mocha: Add ice cubes to your mug or glass, then pour 8 ounces of your preferred milk and stir thoroughly with the espresso mixture to chill and blend the drink.
- Garnish and Serve: Optionally, top with whipped cream, drizzle with extra white chocolate syrup, and sprinkle crushed candy canes for a festive touch. Serve immediately and enjoy your refreshing peppermint white mocha.
Notes
- Recipe yields one serving and can be easily doubled or tripled for more drinks.
- Nutrition facts are calculated using 1 tablespoon white chocolate syrup, 1 tablespoon peppermint simple syrup, and 8 ounces whole milk.
- Adjust the amount of white chocolate and peppermint syrup to personalize sweetness and flavor intensity.
- Use espresso for the best flavor, but strong brewed coffee or cold brew coffee concentrate works as a good alternative.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 drink (approx. 12 oz)
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
