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Steph @ Life Bites Kitchen

Mint Chip Mocha

A delicious, cool, minty take on a classic mocha latte.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Servings: 1
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 Tbsp chocolate sauce
  • 1 cup ice
  • 3 oz mint simple syrup see note
  • Double shot of espresso or 2 ounces of strong coffee (see notes)
  • 6 oz milk
  • whipped cream andes chocolate square, and maraschino cherry for garnish, optional

Equipment

  • Nespresso or Espresso machine Substitute with 2 tsps of instant espresso stirred into 2 oz of boiling water

Method
 

  1. Drizzle the edges and bottom of your glass with chocolate sauce.
  2. Fill your glass with ice.
  3. Add simple syrup.
  4. Pour espresso over the ice.
  5. Add milk, and gently stir.
  6. Garnish with whipped cream. Shave an andes chocolate square on top, and don't forget the cherry.

Notes

Mint simple syrup recipe here, or you can buy peppermint coffee syrup
Espresso note: If you don't have a nespresso machine or espresso maker, I recommend stirring 2 tsps of instant espresso powder, like Nescafe or Via Roma into 2 oz of boiling water. Then, continue the recipe! 
Here is the nespresso machine I have (and love!). That's an affiliate link. 

*Please consult your health professional for health and nutritional advice.

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