Peppermint Mocha Drift
A delightful drink combining rich chocolate and espresso with a refreshing hint of peppermint, perfect for cozy evenings.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup almond milk
- 1 tbsp cocoa powder
- 1/2 tsp peppermint syrup
- 1 shot espresso
- Peppermint stick (for garnish)
- Chocolate shavings (for garnish)
Instructions
- Pour 1 cup of almond milk into a saucepan and place it on medium heat.
- Once the almond milk is warm, stir in 1 tablespoon of cocoa powder until fully dissolved.
- Prepare 1 shot of espresso using your coffee maker or espresso machine and add it to the saucepan.
- Add 1/2 teaspoon of peppermint syrup to the mixture and stir well.
- Pour the Peppermint Mocha Drift into a mug and garnish with a peppermint stick and chocolate shavings.
Notes
Store leftovers in the refrigerator and consume within 1-2 days. Do not freeze.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: peppermint mocha, holiday drink, warm beverage, espresso, chocolate, festive drink
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