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McCafé Peppermint Mocha Recipe

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Prep Time 3 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 8 minutes
Servings: 1 servings
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 shots (60ml) espresso
  • 1 cup (240ml) whole milk
  • 2 tbsp chocolate syrup
  • 1 tbsp granulated sugar
  • 1/4 tsp peppermint extract
  • 1/4 cup (60ml) heavy cream
  • 1 tsp powdered sugar
  • Pinch of crushed candy cane or chocolate shavings (optional)

Method
 

  1. Whisk the 1/4 cup cold heavy cream with the 1 tsp powdered sugar until soft peaks form, about 45 to 60 seconds with a hand mixer or 2 minutes by hand. Refrigerate until needed.
  2. Stir the 2 tbsp chocolate syrup, 1 tbsp granulated sugar, and 1/4 tsp peppermint extract together in the bottom of your mug for about 20 seconds until mostly combined.
  3. Pull 2 shots of espresso (60ml) directly into the mug and stir for 10 seconds until the chocolate base is fully dissolved and glossy.
  4. Heat the 1 cup whole milk in a small saucepan over medium heat to 150°F (65°C), about 3 to 4 minutes, then froth and pour slowly into the mug, spooning foam on top.
  5. Spoon the whipped cream over the foam, drizzle with a little chocolate syrup, and finish with a pinch of crushed candy cane or chocolate shavings. Serve immediately.

Notes

You can prep the chocolate-peppermint base up to a day ahead and keep it covered in the fridge. The peppermint does not mellow much overnight, so if you are sensitive to mint, stick to 1/8 tsp when making it in advance. Whole milk gives the fullest foam, but oat milk is a solid swap if that is what you have on hand.