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This copycat Dunkin Peppermint Mocha has espresso, steamed milk, chocolate sauce and a quick homemade peppermint syrup, finished like the Dunkin Signature Latte with whipped cream, a chocolate drizzle and a dusting of cocoa. Hot or iced in 10 minutes.
How Do You Make a Dunkin Peppermint Mocha? (Quick Answer)
Stir 2 tablespoons chocolate sauce and 1 tablespoon peppermint syrup into 2 shots of hot espresso. Add 1 cup steamed milk, then top with whipped cream, a chocolate drizzle and a dusting of cocoa or hot chocolate powder.
At a glance
The one tip that matters: Stir the chocolate into the hot espresso before adding milk. Chocolate sauce clumps in cold or lukewarm milk.
Why You'll Love This Peppermint Mocha
- Signature finish whipped cream, chocolate drizzle and cocoa.
- Easy syrup three ingredients and 3 minutes.
- Hot or iced both in the recipe card.
- No espresso machine strong coffee works.
- Cheaper than the drive thru and ready before your car warms up.
What Is the Dunkin Peppermint Mocha?
The Peppermint Mocha Signature Latte is a Dunkin holiday drink: espresso and milk with chocolate and peppermint, finished with whipped cream, a mocha drizzle and a sprinkle of hot chocolate powder. You can order it hot or iced.
At home it comes down to a good chocolate sauce and a simple peppermint syrup. Make the syrup once and you have mochas for weeks.
Ingredient Notes
Exact amounts are in the recipe card below.
- Espresso: 2 shots, or 1/2 cup very strong coffee.
- Chocolate sauce: store-bought fudge or mocha sauce.
- Peppermint extract: pure peppermint, not mint.
- Milk: whole milk for the creamiest latte.
- Toppings: whipped cream, extra chocolate sauce and cocoa or hot chocolate powder.
Step-by-Step Photos
Here's how it comes together. Exact amounts, times and temperatures are in the recipe card below.
Tips for Success
- Measure the peppermint. A little extract goes a long way. Taste the syrup before adding more.
- Pick a good chocolate sauce. A thick fudge-style sauce gives the richest mocha.
- Hot chocolate powder on top. It's sweeter than cocoa and closer to the Dunkin finish.
- Make it lighter. Skip the whipped cream and use 2% milk.
- Keep the syrup cold. It lasts about 3 weeks in the fridge.
- School run treat. On the last school day before the holidays I make an iced one for the drive and a peppermint hot chocolate for each of the kids.
Dunkin Peppermint Mocha
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latte5
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minutes340
kcal10
minutesA copycat version of the Dunkin Peppermint Mocha Signature Latte: espresso and steamed milk with chocolate sauce and homemade peppermint syrup, topped with whipped cream, a chocolate drizzle and a dusting of cocoa. Hot or iced. The syrup makes enough for about 10 drinks.
Ingredients
- For the Peppermint Syrup (about 1 cup)
3/4 cup granulated sugar
3/4 cup water
1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
- For One Latte
2 ounces espresso (2 shots), or 1/2 cup very strong coffee
2 tablespoons chocolate sauce, plus extra for drizzling
1 tablespoon peppermint syrup (from above)
1 cup whole milk
1/4 cup whipped cream
1/4 teaspoon unsweetened cocoa or hot chocolate powder, for dusting
Directions
- Make the Peppermint Syrup
- Simmer the sugar and water in a small saucepan, stirring, until the sugar dissolves, about 3 minutes. Take it off the heat, stir in the peppermint extract and cool. Store in a jar in the fridge.
- Build the Latte
- Stir the chocolate sauce and peppermint syrup into the hot espresso in a large mug until smooth.
- Steam or froth the milk to 150°F to 160°F (65°C to 71°C) and pour it into the mug.
- Top with whipped cream, a drizzle of chocolate sauce and a dusting of cocoa or hot chocolate powder.
- Iced Version
- Stir the chocolate sauce and syrup into the hot espresso, pour it over a tall glass of ice and add 3/4 cup cold milk. Top with whipped cream, drizzle and cocoa.
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Storage
Keep the peppermint syrup in a sealed jar in the fridge for up to 3 weeks. Make each latte fresh.
More Holiday Drinks
Compare it with my Starbucks peppermint mocha, or try my peppermint hot chocolate and Chick-fil-A peppermint milkshake. For everyday coffee, see my Dunkin iced coffee.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is in a Dunkin Peppermint Mocha?
Dunkin makes it as a Signature Latte: espresso and milk with mocha and peppermint flavor, topped with whipped cream, a mocha drizzle and hot chocolate powder. This copycat uses chocolate sauce and a homemade peppermint syrup.
How is it different from the Starbucks Peppermint Mocha?
Both are peppermint mochas with whipped cream. Dunkin adds a chocolate drizzle and hot chocolate powder; Starbucks tops it with dark chocolate curls.
Can I make it iced?
Yes. Stir the chocolate and syrup into hot espresso, pour over ice and add cold milk. The iced version is in the recipe card.
Can I use brewed coffee?
Yes. Use 1/2 cup very strong brewed coffee in place of the espresso.
How long does peppermint syrup last?
About 3 weeks in a sealed jar in the fridge.
Is there caffeine in it?
Yes, from the espresso and a little from the chocolate. Use decaf espresso for a low caffeine version.
