Easy Peppermint Mocha Frappuccino Recipe
This peppermint mocha Frappuccino recipe is an easy way to make your favorite holiday coffee drink at home.
Cold coffee is blended with milk, cocoa powder, peppermint and ice for a creamy frozen drink with plenty of chocolate and mint flavor.
It takes just a few minutes to make, and you don’t need any special coffee equipment—just brewed coffee and a blender.
Top your copycat Starbucks drink with whipped cream, chocolate syrup and crushed peppermint candy for an easy coffee house-inspired drink you can make all season long.
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Why You’ll Love This Peppermint Mocha Frappuccino
- Ready in 5 minutes: Everything comes together quickly in the blender.
- Easy ingredients: There’s no need for espresso or specialty coffee syrups.
- Easy to customize: Adjust the chocolate, peppermint and sweetness to your taste.
- Perfect for the holidays: Add whipped cream, chocolate drizzle or crushed candy canes to make it extra festive.
What You Need to Make a Peppermint Mocha Frappuccino
- Coffee: Brew your favorite coffee and let it cool completely before making the frappe. A stronger coffee works especially well because its flavor won’t get lost once the milk and ice are added.
- Milk: Whole milk will give you a creamier drink, but 2%, almond milk or oat milk will also work.
- Cocoa powder: Unsweetened cocoa powder adds the chocolate flavor without making the drink overly sweet.
- Peppermint extract: You only need a small amount. Peppermint extract is strong, so I wouldn’t add extra until you’ve blended and tasted the drink.
- Sugar: Sweetens the coffee and balances the unsweetened cocoa. You can adjust the amount to taste.
- Ice: Gives your peppermint mocha frappe its thick, frozen texture.
How to Make a Peppermint Mocha Frappuccino at Home
- Start with completely cooled coffee so it doesn’t melt the ice as soon as everything goes into the blender.
- Combine the coffee, milk, sugar, cocoa powder and peppermint extract and stir until well mixed. Add the mixture to a blender with the ice and blend until smooth and slushy.
- For the coffee shop look, drizzle a little chocolate syrup around the inside of your glass before pouring in the frappe.
- Finish with whipped cream, chocolate syrup, mini chocolate chips or crushed candy canes.
Tip: If your Frappuccino is thinner than you’d like, add a little more ice and blend again. If it’s too thick to blend easily, add a small splash of milk.
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Yes. This recipe uses regular brewed coffee, so you don’t need an espresso machine. Let the coffee cool before blending it with the other ingredients.
Yes, but peppermint syrup is sweetened while extract is much more concentrated. If using syrup, start with a small amount and reduce the added sugar if needed.
Add a little more ice and blend again. You can also freeze leftover brewed coffee in an ice cube tray and use coffee ice cubes for a thicker drink with a stronger coffee flavor.
Yes. Use your favorite non-dairy milk, such as oat or almond milk, and a dairy-free whipped topping if desired.
More Cozy Drink Recipes to Try
If you love drink recipes with a fun seasonal twist, there are plenty more recipes to add to your list.
- For easy coffee drinks you can make at home, check out these iced coffee recipes.
- And when you’re ready for more festive favorites, these Christmas drink recipes are perfect for holiday parties, Christmas morning or sipping on a chilly night.
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Peppermint Mocha Frappuccino Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 cups brewed cooled coffee
- 1 cup milk
- 4 tablespoons sugar
- 1 ½ tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- ½ teaspoon peppermint extract
- 3 cups ice
- Chocolate syrup whipped cream
Instructions
- In a bowl combine the coffee, milk, sugar, cocoa powder and peppermint extract.
- Whisk until well combined.
- In your blender add the ice and the coffee mixture.
- Blend until the ice is crushed and slushy.
- Optional, drizzle chocolate syrup onto the insides of your 2 cups.
- Pour in the frappuccino mix.
- Top with whipped cream, chocolate syrup and mini chocolate chips.
Notes
Feel free to use any milk, like almond milk or oat milk, to suit your needs.
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