Peppermint Mocha Recipe

The Holiday espresso drink to defeat all others. The Peppermint Mocha is delicious, and tastes like pure nostalgia. You can mix it with milk for hot chocolates, and even add a some Kahlua or Baileys to give it a twist. Or just leave the peppermint out if you’re in the mocha mood. Up to you.

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Ingredients:
8 oz. of filtered water
200 grams of sugar
200 grams of cocoa powder
1/4 teaspoon of salt
(optional) 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract
Peppermint Extract – Amount to taste

Mix the water, salt, sugar, and cocoa together in a saucepan until smooth. Add the peppermint extract (and vanilla if used) at this point. Mix and taste test. Stir for another 2-4 minutes until its all sufficiently smooth, and at or near boiling. Wait for it to cool, then pour it to whatever you’re going to store it in. Keep refrigerated and discard any unused portion after two weeks.