CopyCat McDonalds McCafe Peppermint Mocha

Ingredients

Peppermint Chocolate Syrup:
1 cup sugar
2 tablespoons cocoa powder
1 cup water
1 teaspoon peppermint extract

Peppermint Mocha Coffee Drink:
1-2 tablespoons peppermint chocolate syrup
1 cup coffee or espresso shot
1 cup steamed milk
2 tablespoons whipped cream
1 teaspoon peppermint chocolate syrup

Directions

Peppermint Chocolate Syrup:
In a saucepan, mix together the sugar and cocoa powder.

Add the water and bring the mixture to a boil, stirring constantly.

Remove from the heat, add the peppermint extract, and allow it to cool to room temperature.

Store the syrup in an airtight container in the fridge.

Peppermint Mocha Coffee Drink:
Pour the syrup into a coffee mug.

Add the coffee.

Add the steamed milk.

Top with whipped cream and a drizzle of peppermint chocolate syrup, if desired.