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Peppermint Mocha Latte

Skip the coffee house and brew your own delicious Peppermint Mocha Latte in a Ninja Coffee Bar® System!
Course Drinks
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 1
Author Melissa Russo / thefarmgirlgabs.com

Ingredients

  • 1/3 cup sugar
  • 1/3 cup water
  • 2 teaspoons peppermint extract
  • 3 tablespoons cocoa powder
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 4 ounces espresso or strong coffee
  • 1 cup steamed milk.
  • Whipped cream for garnish
  • Crushed Peppermint candies for garnish
  • Miniature Chocolate Chips for garnish

Instructions

  1. Combine 1/3 cup water, 1/3 cup sugar and 2 teaspoons peppermint extract in a small saucepan. This will make your mint simple syrup. Bring to a boil for one minute. Remove from heat and set aside.
  2. Add cocoa and 2 tablespoons of water to a large mug and mix together.
  3. Add two tablespoons of the mint simple syrup to the mug.
  4. Place mug on the Ninja Coffee Bar® System and brew 4 ounces of espresso or strong coffee on the Specialty Setting.
  5. While coffee is brewing, heat one cup of whole milk in the microwave for one minute.
  6. Use the frother on the Ninja Coffee Bar® System to froth the steamed milk.
  7. Slowly add the milk to the coffee mixture. Stir gently to incorporate.
  8. Garnish with whipped cream, crushed peppermint candy and chocolate chips.