Copycat Starbucks Peppermint Mocha

By lorik

Ingredients

• 1 ⁄4 C. granulated sugar
• 1 ⁄4 C. water
• 1 ⁄4 tsp. peppermint extract
• 3 tbs. cocoa powder
• 3 tbs. warm water
• 1 ⁄2 C. strong coffee
• 1 1⁄2 C. steamed milk (you can microwave if easier)

Preparation

Step 1

 Add water and sugar to a small saucepan and bring to a boil. Add the peppermint extract and simmer for 20 minutes. This will become your peppermint syrup.

 Next, add the three tablespoons of cocoa powder to a mug and then add the three tbs. of water and mix.

 Add in the strong coffee and 1 1⁄2 tsp. of peppermint syrup. Add in the milk and serve immediately with whipped cream and some peppermint pieces on top (optional).