Peppermint Mocha Latte

• Vegetarian
• Gluten free

• Baking & Spices

  • 1 Chocolate chips, miniature
  • 3 tbsp Cocoa powder
  • 2 tsp Peppermint extract
  • 1/3 cup Sugar
  • 1 Whipped cream

• Drinks

  • 4 oz Espresso or strong coffee

• Desserts

  • 1 Peppermint candies

• Liquids

  • 1/2 cup Water

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Description

Ingredients

• ⅓ cup sugar
• ⅓ 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

Directions

• Combine ⅓ cup water, ⅓ 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.
• Add cocoa and 2 tablespoons of water to a large mug and mix together.
• Add two tablespoons of the mint simple syrup to the mug.
• Place mug on the Ninja Coffee Bar® System and brew 4 ounces of espresso or strong coffee on the Specialty Setting.
• While coffee is brewing, heat one cup of whole milk in the microwave for one minute.
• Use the frother on the Ninja Coffee Bar® System to froth the steamed milk.
• Slowly add the milk to the coffee mixture. Stir gently to incorporate.
• Garnish with whipped cream, crushed peppermint candy and chocolate chips.