Cozy Homemade Peppermint Mocha

• water↗1.5 cup
• sugar↗1.5 cup
• bunch fresh mint leaves OR 1 teaspoon peppermint extract (or a combination of both)↗1
• milk↗0.75 cup
• unsweetened chocolate bar or baking bar (not cocoa powder)↗1 ounce
• espresso or strongly brewed coffee↗0.5 cup
• whipped cream↗
• crushed candy canes↗

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Bring the water to a low boil. Add the sugar and stir until dissolved. Add the mint or peppermint extract and steep for 10-15 minutes (heat off or on low) until the syrup has good flavor to it. Remove the mint leaves and store in the refrigerator for future peppermint mochas. 🙂

2. 2

   Heat the milk and unsweetened chocolate together until melted (could be in the microwave or on the stovetop).

3. 3

   Add the milk mixture to a glass jar. Put a cap on the jar and wrap with a towel (the metal lid will get hot). Shake until foamy.

4. 4

   Pour the milk mixture into a mug. Stir in the coffee and 2-3 tablespoons of mint syrup. Top with whipped cream and candy cane pieces.