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Peppermint Mocha Latte Syrup

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By: MadelinePosted: 10/07/2020Updated: 11/26/2022

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Make a cozy latte with this homemade Peppermint Mocha Latte Syrup. Save money and make a Starbucks peppermint mocha at home.

side view of a peppermint mocha syrup being poured into a glass jar for storage

Use this peppermint mocha syrup to make a fun holiday coffee

I love to make cozy holiday coffees at home. During the fall I made a pumpkin spice latte syrup and it made my coffee so delicious each day.

When I looked forward to the holiday season I KNEW I needed to make a copy of the Starbucks peppermint mocha latte at home. I took some time to make a healthier Starbucks peppermint mocha syrup with 5 simple ingredients.

What is in a Starbucks peppermint mocha latte?

When Starbucks makes their peppermint mocha holiday drinks they use both a peppermint syrup and a sweet mocha sauce. They then add espresso, brewed coffee, iced coffee, or cold brew depending on the type of coffee drink you are ordering.

I wanted to simplify this process so I made a coffee syrup with the peppermint and sweet mocha all in one. Best of all, I only use 5 simple ingredients to make this mocha syrup.

Once the syrup is made I store it in the fridge and use it in my daily coffees and lattes. Keep reading for an at home Starbucks peppermint mocha latte recipe.

Side view of peppermint mocha syrup in a glass jar

What kitchen tools will I need to make this homemade peppermint mocha syrup?

  • Measuring spoons
  • Measuring cups
  • Liquid measuring cup
  • Sauce pan
  • Can opener
  • Whisk
  • Mason jar for storage

Serving Suggestions

There are so many ways to enjoy this homemade mocha syrup. Stir it into a cup of strongly brewed coffee to instantly put yourself into the Christmas spirit!

Or save some money and make a copycat Starbucks peppermint mocha at home. There are recipes for an iced version and a hot version below. I like to serve my lattes with some of my favorite Christmas cookies like hot cocoa cookies.

You can also serve this peppermint mocha syrup over a scoop of vanilla ice cream with some crushed candy canes on top!

Above view of ingredients for Peppermint Mocha Latte Syrup

ingredients

You will be amazed at how easy it is to make this peppermint mocha syrup at home with just five simple ingredients.

  • Light coconut milk (can substitute with regular coconut milk, but light is best)
  • Coconut sugar or brown sugar
  • Cocoa Powder
  • Peppermint extract
  • Salt

Ingredient Substitutions

If you are allergic to coconut milk, you can replace it with evaporated milk or sweetened condensed milk. The sweetened condensed milk will result in a sweeter syrup, but that doesn’t bother me!

I like to use a dark cocoa powder like a dutch process cocoa for this homemade mocha syrup to make it extra rich. You can use any unsweetened cocoa or cacao powder.

The peppermint extract adds lots of flavor to this chocolate syrup, but if you want to add even more depth of flavor, consider adding some vanilla extract.

Three quarter view of mocha sauce in a sauce pan

Let’s make a Peppermint Mocha Latte Syrup!

Step 1: Mix ingredients and bring to a boil

To begin, add coconut milk, coconut sugar, and cocoa powder to a small saucepan. Then, whisk the ingredients together and bring to a boil. Be careful not to let the mixture boil over the edge of the pan.

Step 2: Simmer

Once boiling, reduce the mixture a simmer. Then, simmer uncovered for 14 minutes, whisking occasionally.

Step 3: Add peppermint and cool

Next, remove the pot from heat and allow to cool for a minute before whisking in the peppermint extract and salt. Finally, allow the syrup to cool completely then place in a glass jar and store in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks

Above view of a starbucks peppermint mocha latte

Homemade Starbucks Peppermint Mocha

  • 1 tbsp peppermint mocha latte syrup
  • 1/2 cup of milk
  • 2 shots of espresso or 1 small cup of coffee
  • Cocoa powder for garnish

To begin, brew espresso or coffee and place in mug of choice. Then, froth milk with the latte syrup in a milk frother or warm milk and mix with latte syrup using a hand frother.

Next, pour peppermint mocha foam over coffee or espresso. Finally, garnish your mug with a dash of extra cocoa powder and some whipped cream.

Side view of an iced peppermint mocha recipe in a glass cup

Iced peppermint mocha recipe

  • 2 tbsp peppermint mocha latte syrup + more for glass
  • 12oz cold brew coffee
  • 2 tbsp whole milk
  • 2 tbsp heavy cream
  • Ice

To begin, drizzle mocha sauce around the inside of a glass. Fill the glass with ice and then fill the glass with cold brew or iced coffee

Next, mix together 2 tbsp of mocha syrup with whole milk and heavy cream. I like to do this by shaking them together in a small glass jar. Pour mocha cream over the cold brew and stir to combine.

Want to try making your own cold brew coffee? Check out this simple cold brew coffee recipe! You could also use this mocha syrup in an iced shaken espresso drink.

Side view of a homemade peppermint mocha latte being poured

Storage

It is important to allow the syrup to cool completely and then transfer to a glass jar. I like to use mason jars with a plastic replacement lid.

Place the syrup in the fridge and store in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.

Check out these other homemade Coffee syrup recipes

  • Gingerbread Latte Syrup
  • Pumpkin Spice Latte Syrup
  • Sugar Cookie Latte Syrup

You can find the full recipe below. If you make this recipe, please rate and review it in the comments, or share it with me on Instagram!

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Recipe

Peppermint Mocha Latte Syrup

★★★★★ 5 from 15 reviews

Use this latte syrup recipe to make peppermint mocha lattes without a trip to Starbucks

Recipe By: Madeline
Prep: 5 minutesCook: 15 minutesTotal: 20 minutes
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Servings: 24 servings 1x

Ingredients

  • 1 can light coconut milk (13.5oz)
  • 3/4 cup coconut sugar or brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup cocoa powder
  • 1 tsp peppermint extract
  • 1/8 tsp salt

Instructions

  1. Add coconut milk, coconut sugar and cocoa powder to a small sauce pan
  2. Whisk the ingredients together and bring to a boil – be careful not to let the mixture boil over the edge of the pan
  3. Once boiling, reduce to a simmer
  4. Simmer uncovered for 14 minutes, whisking occasionally
  5. Remove the pot from heat and allow to cool for a minute before whisking in the peppermint extract and salt
  6. Allow the syrup to cool completely then place in a glass jar and store in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks

Notes

  • You can use evaporated milk or sweetened condensed milk in place of the coconut milk. If you use sweetened condensed milk, it will make the syrup quite a bit sweeter, but that doesn’t bother me.
This website provides approximate nutrition information for convenience and as a courtesy only. Nutrition data is gathered primarily from the USDA Food Composition Database, whenever available, or otherwise other online calculators.
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  1. Courtney says

    Posted on 10/7 at 7:54 pm

    I already know this is going to be delicious! Definitely making it tomorrow! Thanks for sharing it early! 💜

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Madeline says

      Posted on 10/8 at 3:11 pm

      Thank you!!!

      Reply
  2. Cynthia says

    Posted on 10/7 at 11:48 pm

    Hi, will the syrup work for cold coffee instead? Or does it require the warm milk to dissolve it?

    Thanks! 🙂

    Reply
    • Madeline says

      Posted on 10/8 at 3:11 pm

      I use it in iced coffee and its great! But helps to use some kind of a frother or whisk to mix it in with the mix before the iced coffee

      Reply
  3. Megan says

    Posted on 10/10 at 10:27 am

    LOVE LOVE LOVE! I am not a pumpkin spice gal at all, so I was so happy to see you create this recipe!! Seriously tastes like coffee chain syrups without all the nasty ingredients.

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Madeline says

      Posted on 10/10 at 2:56 pm

      I am SOO glad you’re enjoying it!! thank you!!

      Reply
      • Lisa D says

        Posted on 6/28 at 4:22 pm

        Can this be made with lactose free milk instead of the coconut milk and either Monkfruit sweetner or regular sugar in place of the coconut sugar

        Reply
        • Madeline says

          Posted on 7/6 at 3:36 pm

          you need something thick like the coconut milk (which is lactose free, if that’s something you’re worried about!) so I’m not sure if normal lactose free milk would work, but you could definitely try. I’d use brown sugar in place of coconut sugar.

          Reply
  4. Nicole says

    Posted on 11/12 at 9:02 pm

    Just made half a batch of peppermint mocha and half a batch of gingerbread syrup and they are incredible! Super easy to find ingredients and easy to follow recipes. Can’t wait to add espresso and oat milk and make a latte in the morning! These are the perfect homemade syrups! 10/10!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Madeline says

      Posted on 11/13 at 10:39 am

      ah I am so glad!! so happy you made both!!

      Reply
  5. Megan Kelly says

    Posted on 11/16 at 9:37 am

    This syrup is SO delish! It took everything in me not to just eat it straight out of the jar this morning. It’s so close to the Starbucks flavor, but better in my opinion! Thank you so much for this early bit of Christmas Cheer, Madeline!

    Reply
  6. Leah says

    Posted on 11/16 at 1:52 pm

    Delicious! Peppermint mocha is my all time favorite flavor for coffee so I had to make this.

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Madeline says

      Posted on 11/16 at 8:50 pm

      I am so glad!! thank you!

      Reply
  7. Courtney says

    Posted on 11/16 at 11:01 pm

    On my second batch of this. It is SO good and it makes me look forward to getting up before the sun for work. 💜🥰

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Madeline says

      Posted on 11/19 at 11:16 am

      amazing!! Thank you!!

      Reply
  8. Ali says

    Posted on 11/21 at 3:12 pm

    This has become part of my morning routine! Love it in hot or cold coffee. I added a half a tsp more of the peppermint!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Madeline says

      Posted on 11/25 at 10:38 am

      oh wonderful!! I love having this in my coffee daily.

      Reply
  9. Libby says

    Posted on 11/29 at 11:25 am

    Would coconut cream work for this recipe instead of coconut milk? I made your pumpkin spice syrup, which uses coconut cream (amazing by the way!), and have a few extra cans of it. Thanks for sharing this!

    Reply
    • Madeline says

      Posted on 11/29 at 11:28 am

      Yes! It will work it will just be a little thicker similar to the pumpkin spice!

      Reply
  10. Samantha says

    Posted on 11/30 at 4:58 pm

    Took all I had not to eat it by itself. You could put this on a million things! Thank you Madeline!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Madeline says

      Posted on 12/4 at 3:27 pm

      wonderful!! Thank you so much!!

      Reply
  11. Leah says

    Posted on 12/3 at 1:05 pm

    OH MY STARS⭐️🌟🌟 This is AMAZING! I split the recipe so I have a half jar of just mocha and a half jar of peppermint. Can’t wait to try it in the mountains this weekend. Thanks Madeline❤️

    Reply
    • Madeline says

      Posted on 12/4 at 3:25 pm

      amazing!! SO smart!!

      Reply
  12. Katie says

    Posted on 12/12 at 4:40 pm

    Hello! Wondering if normal dairy milk and sugar will work instead of coconut. I don’t have those in my pantry and I’m dying to try this!

    Reply
    • Madeline says

      Posted on 12/13 at 9:27 am

      Hi! I think they would they might just make it a little thicker and burn easier so just keep an eye on it! 🙂

      Reply
  13. Nicole says

    Posted on 12/28 at 2:08 pm

    I loved this syrup! I had some left over whipping cream from a different recipe and I mixed it up with that and made peppermint mocha whipped cream for a fancy coffee treat and it was delicious!!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Madeline says

      Posted on 12/28 at 10:22 pm

      oh wow!! that sounds amazing

      Reply
  14. Molly says

    Posted on 12/28 at 3:31 pm

    Delicious and easy to make!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Madeline says

      Posted on 12/28 at 9:33 pm

      wonderful! thank you!

      Reply
  15. Kelly says

    Posted on 11/11 at 8:39 am

    This has given me such joy this week! I am not a huge mocha fan because they are either too sweet or too heavy but this syrup is perfect! I highly recommend it!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Madeline says

      Posted on 11/15 at 9:35 am

      Aw that makes me so so happy!!

      Reply
  16. Chelsea says

    Posted on 11/22 at 2:20 pm

    Delicious! Can’t wait to have it in my morning coffee or lattes. I’m also thinking of trying it with some Kahlua 🙂

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Madeline says

      Posted on 11/22 at 9:03 pm

      YUM!! I highly support trying that

      Reply
  17. Annie says

    Posted on 12/6 at 2:31 pm

    This syrup is amazing!!! Love that it’s made with simple ingredients but totally transforms my morning coffee into a festive holiday treat

    ★★★★★

    Reply
  18. Lily Hartmann says

    Posted on 12/22 at 1:41 pm

    So excited for this!! This is my favorite starbucks drink by far so can’t wait to make this year around! It made my apartment smell amazing when I was making it as well.
    Can you make a version of the salted caramel syrup? Starbucks doesn’t sell it anymore and it’s one of my favs!
    Thanks for the awesome recipes!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Madeline says

      Posted on 12/23 at 2:14 pm

      so glad to hear that!! and I will work on that!!

      Reply
  19. Kels says

    Posted on 1/6 at 8:22 am

    My husband and I have been using this syrup in our coffees now for months. We are obsessed!! All of the ingredients are now on my weekly shopping list and I make a new batch almost every week. Haha we are addicted!!

    Reply
    • Madeline says

      Posted on 1/6 at 1:37 pm

      that’s amazing! so glad yall love it.

      Reply
  20. Alyssa says

    Posted on 11/8 at 8:16 am

    Delicious, easy, and no garbage ingredients 🤩 Just finished my second batch! Thank you!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Madeline says

      Posted on 11/8 at 9:31 am

      yqy! so glad you enjoyed!

      Reply
  21. P says

    Posted on 11/23 at 8:48 pm

    Hi there,
    Does the sugar just add to the flavor or does it have another function like thickening or stabilizing the mixture?

    Reply
    • Madeline says

      Posted on 11/24 at 9:03 am

      Hi there! Yes, the sugar being dissolved impacts the consistency of the syrup. 🙂

      Reply
  22. JULIANNE BASTIEN says

    Posted on 11/30 at 11:02 am

    I wonder if you can process this canning for longer storage and/or gifts? Your thoughts?

    Reply
    • Madeline says

      Posted on 11/30 at 12:16 pm

      I personally have never processed for storage, but others have and said it works great! Otherwise its good at room temp for at least a few days so i’ve gifted it before wtih a litle tag that says “keep me in the fridge”

      Reply
  23. Tanya says

    Posted on 1/26 at 6:00 pm

    Use monkfruit sweetener instead of brown sugar and a dash of vanilla extract! SO good!! So happy I found your blog! 🙌🏻🙌🏻

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Madeline says

      Posted on 1/26 at 9:23 pm

      Aww, thanks, Tanya!

      Reply
  24. Rose says

    Posted on 2/1 at 12:04 am

    Would this work with almond milk?

    Reply
    • Madeline says

      Posted on 2/1 at 8:54 am

      Not really because it does not have a high enough fat content so you don’t get a nice caramelized syrup. You can definitely try it but I worry you will be unhappy with the final result.

      Reply

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