Easy Peppermint Mocha Macchiato

When you’re looking for Christmas coffee drinks, this tasty Peppermint Mocha Macchiato is going to be your favorite! It’s EASY-TO-MAKE with only FOUR ingredients! 

I just LOVE a cup of hot coffee. It’s one of the first things I do every morning and for good reason- It’s tastes great and wakes me up to a new day.

Plus, it’s that time of year when you’re craving holiday coffees to sip on while watching Christmas movies, trimming the tree or wrapping gifts. We can always use some holiday spirit. 

Coffee lovers will enjoy this perfect Christmas coffee drink. It’s a great option when you don’t feel like driving out to get a coffee on a cold winter’s day. It’s quicker and cheaper too.

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What does “macchiato” mean?

Macchiato means “stained.” In reference to a macchiato coffee, which is coffee and frothed milk, it would mean it has a “stain” of coffee, therefore not as much coffee as compared to a latte. 

Because my parents were Italian immigrants, I was introduced to espresso long before Starbucks came along. Because I’m all Italian, I have delicious and authentic Italian recipes so, stay a while after you read about this recipe. There’s a lot more to see! 

Once in a while, I like to add a little booze, like Baileys Irish Cream, to my coffee for flavoring. Do check out my easy and delicious coffee cocktails, like my Cappuccino with Baileys and Amaretto.

If you’re into coffee-like cocktails, you may like my Peppermint Baileys with Peppermint Schnapps cocktail too. Or, perhaps you’d like a taste of my Best Caramel Baileys Iced Coffee Cocktail Recipe!

A good Peppermint Mocha can’t be understated. Coffee, chocolate and peppermint go so well together. You’re going to love this peppermint mocha macchiato recipe!

What is the difference between a latte and a macchiato?

Although the drinks are similar, a macchiato has a higher proportion of espresso than a latte. Therefore, a macchiato has more coffee flavor (1:1 ratio) than a latte which tastes more milky because it has a higher proportion of milk to coffee. I prefer a stronger coffee presence and will always pick a cappuccino or macchiato over a latte. 

Christmas Coffee Drinks

I like to try to recreate holiday drinks from coffee shops, especially Starbucks holiday drinks. That way I have a nice Christmas coffee recipe ready for Christmas morning to drink as we look at what St. Nick brought us.

It is my favorite time of the year! The closest Starbucks is 10 minutes from me and I can make one in much less time and for a lot cheaper! 

It’s so perfect to drink during the holiday season, especially when the temperatures dip low enough to sit by your fireplace in your fuzzy slippers! This Peppermint Mocha macchiato latte just may become your favorite coffee drink this holiday season. 

Now, you don’t have to go out into the cold to get a peppermint mocha coffee. Add this to your list of Christmas coffee drinks!

Peppermint Mocha 

What’s great about making a Peppermint Mocha drink yourself is that YOU CAN CONTROL THE SUGAR and the quality of ingredients. 

That’s so important to the taste of the drink and its level of deliciousness! 

My Peppermint Mocha Chocolate Biscotti are perfect along side this Christmas coffee drink.

Christmas Coffee Drinks Equipment

You will need a milk frother to make this macchiato. As you know, some coffee machines come with one built in.

We love our fully automatic DeLonghi espresso machine and it makes a fabulous Christmas gift! If you go to Starbucks or coffee shops enough, it’s worth it to buy the machine and make your favorite drinks at home whenever you feel like it!

Obviously, if that isn’t in your budget this year, you can make espresso with a Moka pot on your stovetop for less than $20!

It makes every drink you can buy from Starbucks and the coffee drinks taste about the same and if I use their coffee beans, it tastes even more like theirs.

Peppermint Mocha Macchiato Latte Ingredients

*The full, printable recipe is at the bottom of this post in the recipe card.

• whole milk, oat milk, or almond milk
• chocolate syrup
• peppermint syrup
• espresso or instant espresso granules
• whipped cream (optional)
• crushed peppermint candy (optional) or festive sprinkles 

Homemade Peppermint Syrup

• 1/8 tsp peppermint extract
• 1 tsp simple syrup

Adjust the amounts to the sweetness and amount of peppermint you like. It could be that you like only a few drops of peppermint extract and maybe you don’t like any sweetness in your coffee. We all have our own limits to sweetness. 

Add some whipped cream and Christmas sprinkles or crushed candy cane pieces to make it more festive. 

Can I make this into a Christmas coffee cocktail?

Make this an adult beverage by adding liqueur. Here are some suggestions: 

• Baileys Irish Cream (or make my delicious homemade Peppermint Baileys to add to it)
• Kahlua- Add a tablespoon or so.
• Godiva- Substitute it for the chocolate syrup in this recipe.
• Add peppermint schnapps instead of peppermint syrup and adjust sugar as needed.

Feel free to add sugar if you feel it needs it.

How to make a Peppermint Mocha Macchiato Latte

For a Peppermint Mocha Macchiato Latte, simply add 2 oz more of frothed milk. 

It’s the perfect holiday drink because you can drink it with or without alcohol. So, your teenagers can make it and if you’re lucky, they will make one for you too so you don’t have to get off the cozy couch. 

I just can’t wait to make this delicious Christmas coffee drink to sit in front our beautiful Christmas tree on Christmas morning to see what St. Nick brought us while we enjoy our quality, family time together. When you’re looking for festive Christmas coffee drinks, this is it!

 

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