Peppermint Mocha Latte Syrup
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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.
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.
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!
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.
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
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.
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.
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
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!
Peppermint Mocha Latte Syrup
Use this latte syrup recipe to make peppermint mocha lattes without a trip to Starbucks
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
- Add coconut milk, coconut sugar and cocoa powder to a small sauce pan
- Whisk the ingredients together and bring to a boil – be careful not to let the mixture boil over the edge of the pan
- Once boiling, reduce to a simmer
- Simmer uncovered for 14 minutes, whisking occasionally
- Remove the pot from heat and allow to cool for a minute before whisking in the peppermint extract and salt
- 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.
Courtney says
I already know this is going to be delicious! Definitely making it tomorrow! Thanks for sharing it early! 💜
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Madeline says
Thank you!!!
Cynthia says
Hi, will the syrup work for cold coffee instead? Or does it require the warm milk to dissolve it?
Thanks! 🙂
Madeline says
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
Megan says
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.
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Madeline says
I am SOO glad you’re enjoying it!! thank you!!
Lisa D says
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
Madeline says
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.
Nicole says
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!
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Madeline says
ah I am so glad!! so happy you made both!!
Megan Kelly says
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!
Leah says
Delicious! Peppermint mocha is my all time favorite flavor for coffee so I had to make this.
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Madeline says
I am so glad!! thank you!
Courtney says
On my second batch of this. It is SO good and it makes me look forward to getting up before the sun for work. 💜🥰
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Madeline says
amazing!! Thank you!!
Ali says
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!
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Madeline says
oh wonderful!! I love having this in my coffee daily.
Libby says
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!
Madeline says
Yes! It will work it will just be a little thicker similar to the pumpkin spice!
Samantha says
Took all I had not to eat it by itself. You could put this on a million things! Thank you Madeline!
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Madeline says
wonderful!! Thank you so much!!
Leah says
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❤️
Madeline says
amazing!! SO smart!!
Katie says
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!
Madeline says
Hi! I think they would they might just make it a little thicker and burn easier so just keep an eye on it! 🙂
Nicole says
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!!
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Madeline says
oh wow!! that sounds amazing
Molly says
Delicious and easy to make!
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Madeline says
wonderful! thank you!
Kelly says
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!
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Madeline says
Aw that makes me so so happy!!
Chelsea says
Delicious! Can’t wait to have it in my morning coffee or lattes. I’m also thinking of trying it with some Kahlua 🙂
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Madeline says
YUM!! I highly support trying that
Annie says
This syrup is amazing!!! Love that it’s made with simple ingredients but totally transforms my morning coffee into a festive holiday treat
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Lily Hartmann says
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!
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Madeline says
so glad to hear that!! and I will work on that!!
Kels says
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!!
Madeline says
that’s amazing! so glad yall love it.
Alyssa says
Delicious, easy, and no garbage ingredients 🤩 Just finished my second batch! Thank you!
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Madeline says
yqy! so glad you enjoyed!
P says
Hi there,
Does the sugar just add to the flavor or does it have another function like thickening or stabilizing the mixture?
Madeline says
Hi there! Yes, the sugar being dissolved impacts the consistency of the syrup. 🙂
JULIANNE BASTIEN says
I wonder if you can process this canning for longer storage and/or gifts? Your thoughts?
Madeline says
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”
Tanya says
Use monkfruit sweetener instead of brown sugar and a dash of vanilla extract! SO good!! So happy I found your blog! 🙌🏻🙌🏻
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Madeline says
Aww, thanks, Tanya!
Rose says
Would this work with almond milk?
Madeline says
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.