Peppermint Mocha

DrGaellon's Note:

Dont' waste your money on drinks from THAT store... do it yourself! Adapted from a recipe at The Kitch'n http://bit.ly/5sKAEH Nutrition information is inaccurate.

• Total Time: 27 mins
• Prep Time: 2 mins
• Cook Time: 25 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 1

• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1/4 cup water
• 1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract
• 3 tablespoons powdered cocoa mix
• 3 tablespoons warm water
• 1/2 cup hot espresso
• 1 1/2 cups hot milk or 1 1/2 cups soymilk
• whipped cream (optional)

Directions:

1. In a small saucepan, combine water and sugar. Bring to a boil. When sugar is dissolved, reduce to a simmer, add peppermint extract and simmer 20 minutes. (This makes enough for 6 drinks!).
2. In a warmed mug, combine cocoa mix and water, stirring to form a paste. Add the espresso, 1/2 Tbsp of peppermint syrup and the milk. Stir until well combined. Top with whipped cream if desired.

Reviews

[JanuaryBride]

Yum! I would like a little more mint in mine so I will make another batch of syrup with triple the mint. I think the ratio of espresso to milk is spot on. I made mine sugar free with stevia (instead of sugar) and sugar free hot cocoa (but note that you will use only 1 T of sugar free cocoa instead of 3T regular cocoa due to the decreased volume)! UPDATE: I made this again today with the leftover syrup. If you follow the instructions, you will end up with almost 2.5 cups of liquid which we find is enough for 2 people - so if you are making this for just 1 person, make sure you have a mighty big mug!!! (Most mugs only accommodate 8oz or 12oz).