If winter had a love language, it would absolutely be peppermint + chocolate — and if your winter traditions include treating yourself to a Starbucks Peppermint Mocha, you’re in the right place. This easy homemade version gives you all the cozy coffee-shop flavor without the price tag, the wait, or the sugar overload.
Craving the classic Starbucks taste? This copycat Peppermint Mocha hits all the same notes thanks to Java Momma’s Candy Cane Coffee, which already brings the perfect peppermint flavor baked right in.
This Peppermint Mocha Latte is cozy, creamy, minty, and ridiculously easy to whip up at home using Java Momma Candy Cane Coffee. No fancy syrups, no long lines at a drive‑thru — just pure holiday comfort in a mug.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Coffee, Seasonal
- Season: Winter / Holiday
- Makes: 1 cozy mug
Starbucks Copycat Peppermint Mocha (But Better)
This latte brings all the classic peppermint-mocha flavor you’d get from Starbucks — but it’s smoother, more affordable, and fully customizable. No syrups, no long drive-thru line, just a cozy holiday drink you can make in minutes.
Why You’ll Love This Peppermint Mocha Latte
- It tastes like your favorite coffee shop treat — for a fraction of the price.
- The peppermint is already infused in the coffee, so no weird extracts required.
- Ready in 5 minutes, even if you’re half-asleep and wrapped in a blanket.
- Perfect for holiday mornings, snowy evenings, or when you’re simply done with reality.
Ingredients
- 6 oz hot Candy Cane Coffee
- 4 oz steamed milk of choice
- 1–2 tsp chocolate syrup
- Whipped cream
- Crushed candy cane (optional but festive)
How to Make It
- Stir the chocolate syrup into the hot Candy Cane Coffee until completely blended.
- Add your steamed milk and stir gently.
- Top with a generous swirl of whipped cream and crushed candy cane.
Peppermint Mocha Tips & Swaps
- Use oat milk for a naturally sweet, ultra-creamy latte.
- Add an extra teaspoon of chocolate for a richer mocha.
- Top with chocolate shavings for bonus flair.
- Make it iced by swapping hot coffee for chilled Candy Cane Coffee and skipping the steaming.
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