A Peppermint Mocha hack you can do at home

Here's a coffee recipe to hack your way into a peppermint mocha drink so that you can have it anytime of the year! 

This recipe takes around 20 minutes to finish. 

Ingredients:

• 1 1/4 cups fresh milk
• 2 1/2 teaspoons unsweetened cocoa powder
• 2 teaspoons instant coffee
• 1/4 cup hot water
• 1 tablespoon peppermint syrup
• Whipped cream, crushed peppermint candies, peppermint leaves

Instructions:

• Warm fresh milk in a saucepan, whisking continuously until frothy, about 4 minutes.
• Place regular unsweetened cocoa powder, instant coffee, and hot water in a mug; stir until dissolved. Add frothy milk and peppermint syrup. Garnish with whipped cream, crushed peppermint candies, and peppermint leaves.

This story originally appeared on Yummy.ph.

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