Cozy Homemade Peppermint Mocha

By Pinch of Yum · 20 min

Ingredients

Instructions

1. Bring the water to a low boil, then add the sugar and stir until dissolved.
2. Add the mint or peppermint extract and steep for 10 to 15 minutes, with the heat off or on low, until the syrup tastes good.
3. Strain out the mint leaves and refrigerate the syrup for future mochas.
4. Heat the milk and chocolate together until the chocolate has melted, in the microwave or on the stovetop.
5. Pour the milk mixture into a glass jar, cap it, wrap the jar in a towel, and shake until foamy.
6. Pour the milk mixture into a mug, stir in the coffee and 2 to 3 tablespoons of mint syrup, then top with whipped cream and crushed candy canes.

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