Description
A festive and delicious Peppermint White Mocha recipe that can be enjoyed hot or iced, featuring the perfect blend of white chocolate, peppermint syrup, and rich espresso, topped with creamy milk and optional garnishes like whipped cream and crushed candy canes.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 – 3 Tablespoons white chocolate syrup (or 1 ounce high-quality white chocolate bar)
- 1 – 3 Tablespoons peppermint simple syrup
- 2 ounces espresso (or 3 ounces strongly brewed coffee or cold brew coffee concentrate for iced latte)
- 8 ounces milk of choice
Optional Garnishes
- Whipped cream
- White chocolate syrup drizzle
- Crushed candy canes
Instructions
- Combine Syrups and Espresso: In a mug, add 1 to 3 tablespoons of white chocolate syrup (or 1 ounce of a high-quality white chocolate bar), the peppermint simple syrup, and 2 shots of espresso. Stir well to combine all ingredients thoroughly.
- Prepare Hot Peppermint White Mocha: Steam 8 ounces of your preferred milk until hot and frothy, then pour it over the espresso and syrup mixture in the mug. Stir gently to blend the flavors.
- Prepare Iced Peppermint White Mocha: Fill the mug or glass with ice, add 8 ounces of your preferred milk, and stir together with the espresso and syrup mixture to combine well.
- Add Garnishes: If desired, top your peppermint white mocha with whipped cream, drizzle extra white chocolate syrup over the top, and sprinkle crushed candy canes for a festive finish.
- Serve Immediately: Enjoy your peppermint white mocha fresh, whether hot or iced.
Notes
- This recipe makes one drink but can be easily multiplied for larger servings.
- Nutrition information is based on using 1 tablespoon white chocolate syrup, 1 tablespoon peppermint simple syrup, and 8 ounces of whole milk.
- Adjust the amount of syrups to your preferred sweetness.
- You can substitute milk with any plant-based alternative like almond or oat milk for a dairy-free version.
- For the iced version, chilled espresso or coffee concentrate works best to keep the drink cold without dilution.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 beverage (approx. 10 ounces)
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 24 g
- Sodium: 110 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg
