Recipe

DIY Peppermint Mocha from Starbucks

By Lexi Kelson at University of Georgia

If the thought of the peppermint mocha disappearing from the Starbucks menu after the holidays gives you heart palpitations, I have your cure.

This DIY peppermint mocha is all you need to feel warm & fuzzy no matter what time of year it is. Because the recipe uses a crockpot, you can make a big batch at one time to keep on hand. (You never know when a holiday drink craving will hit you.) 

#SpoonTip: These peppermint desserts are the perfect sidekicks to your Starbucks taste-alike.

Crockpot Peppermint Mocha

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 2 hrs
  • Total Time: 2 hrs 10 mins
  • Servings: 4
Ingredients
  • 4 cups milk
  • 2 cups strong coffee brewed
  • 3/4 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 cup water
  • 2 teaspoons peppermint extract
  • Whipped cream

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Step 1

To make the peppermint syrup, bring the water and sugar to a boil and stir until sugar has dissolved. Remove the pan from the heat, add the peppermint extract and stir to combine.

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Step 2

In a crockpot, combine milk, coffee, chocolate chips and 1/4 cup of the peppermint syrup. Let it cook on low for 2 hours (stir occasionally).

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Step 3

Serve it up in your favorite mug and top with whipped cream (or whatever your heart desires).

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