Peppermint Latte

**Pebbles**'s Note:

A spectacular special latte. Minty and creamy. From Better Homes and Gardens.

• Total Time: 7 mins
• Prep Time: 2 mins
• Cook Time: 5 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 2

• ½ cup milk
• ½ cup half-and-half
• 1 tablespoon creme de menthe or 1 tablespoon peppermint schnapps
• 1 cup espresso or 1 cup strong black coffee
• sugar

Directions:

1. Bring milk and half and half to hot, but not boiling.
2. Stir in liquer.
3. Whisk to make frothy.
4. Divide coffee between two mugs.
5. Add hot milk to each mug.
6. Sweeten with sugar to taste.
7. Top with whipped cream if desired and add a peppermint stick.

Reviews

[LonghornMama]

Good! Used strong black coffee and creme de menthe. I drank some without sugar, then sweetened with a bit of chocolate syrup which was good, too. Thanks for sharing the recipe!

[Heather Sullivan]

Unfortunately, this wasn't very minty at all. It was very strong using 1/2cup of espresso to 1/2 cup milk and cream. Maybe it's better with black coffee but I'd halve the espresso amount next time or increase the milk and cream. I think most of the mint flavouring ended up coming from the peppermint stick used to garnish and stir the drink than the creme de menthe itself. It's okay as a strong coffee drink though.