Starbucks may have been canceled, but let’s be real—sometimes those fancy drinks were all you wanted in a moment. Who needs an $11 latte, a mile-long order, and a drive-through line when you can make it better (and healthier) at home? This Copycat Starbucks Iced Peppermint Mocha Latte is creamy, dairy-free, and perfect for the holidays—or any time you need a sweet, minty pick-me-up. With just 5 simple ingredients, you’ll have a drink that rivals any coffee shop in no time. Grab your frother and let’s skip the Starbucks drama!
You’ll only need a few simple ingredients to recreate the Starbucks magic at home:
Making this peppermint mocha recipe is super easy and quick—because who has time for complicated coffee?
Brew 2 shots of espresso and let it cool in the fridge for about 15 minutes. For even faster prep, make it the night before!
In a serving glass, combine the chilled espresso, peppermint syrup, and dark chocolate syrup. Use a frother or stir thoroughly until well mixed.
Fill the glass with ice, then pour in the oat milk and coconut milk. For the best flavor, mix them together before adding to the coffee.
Add a dollop of dairy-free whipped cream and some festive Christmas sprinkles (or shaved chocolate). Sip and enjoy your homemade masterpiece!
The secret to Starbucks’ peppermint mocha is its balance of flavors: bold espresso, sweet chocolate, and cool peppermint. Add the creamy steamed milk, and you’ve got a drink that’s indulgent yet refreshing. Recreating this magic at home lets you tweak the sweetness, chocolate level, and creaminess to your liking—plus, it’s much easier on your wallet and way healthier! Also it’s made with love – you didn’t just slap it together while secretly hating your job – making a specialty drink at home just feels indulgent and like self care!
Pair your Iced Peppermint Mocha Latte with festive treats to elevate your holiday vibes. Sugar cookies are perfect for dunking, while peppermint bark adds a sweet, minty complement to the drink. If you’re craving something warm and spiced, cinnamon rolls are the ideal pairing to highlight the cool, creamy peppermint flavors.
This Copycat Starbucks Iced Peppermint Mocha Latte is festive and fun, with the perfect blend of peppermint and chocolate to get you into the holiday spirit. It’s completely customizable meaning you can alter the amount of sweetness, chocolate intensity, and milk to suit your taste. Healthier than the Starbucks version, this latte uses oat and coconut milk for a dairy-free twist, and you can opt for cleaner, less sugary syrups. Best of all, it’s quick and easy, with just five simple ingredients for a barista-level drink in minutes!
Make sure you leave a review below and let me know how it turned out! Check out these other copycat favorites next:
Copycat Wendy’s chocolate frosty
Copycat Erewhon Malibu Mango Smoothie
Welcome to Claire Bear Bites! Here is where we have the most amount of fun with food. I’m an silly, quirky Aussie living in LA, creating and loving bright, colorful, healthy and delicious plant forward meals.
This deliciously colorful meals are a direct reflection of me and my love for experimenting. Food should make you happy, smile and make you do a weird lil happy dance cause it taste so dang good. Life can be stressful but your food doesn’t need to be! Let’s have fun and eat the rainbow!
Welcome to Claire Bear Bites! Here is where we have the most amount of fun with food. I’m an silly, quirky Aussie living in LA, creating and loving bright, colorful, healthy and delicious plant forward meals.
This deliciously colorful meals are a direct reflection of me and my love for experimenting. Food should make you happy, smile and make you do a weird lil happy dance cause it taste so dang good. Life can be stressful but your food doesn’t need to be! Let’s have fun and eat the rainbow!
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Absolutely divine! So much better than Starbucks!
Hi Wendy! Oh you’re so kind! Thankyou! I love this one way more than the original! 😉