Ingredients

• Espresso – 2 shots 
• Milk – 3/4 cups 
• Peppermint Syrup – 2 Tbsps 
• Sugar Free Cocoa Powder – 1 Tbsp 
• Chocolate Sauce, optional – as much as desired 
• Whipped Cream, optional – as much as desired 

Preparation

1. Brew two shots of medium to dark espresso. 
2. Pour  milk into a steam pitcher and add in cocoa powder. 
3. Steam milk and cocoa powder to desired temperature and make sure the contents are well combined. Add enough air to create foam on top. 
4. Line the drinking mug with chocolate sauce by rotating the mug as the chocolate sauce drips down the inside. 
5. Add in 2 tablespoons of peppermint syrup, followed by the espresso and then the milk mixture.  
6. Top the drink with whipped cream and more chocolate sauce, as much as desired. 

Tips

Depending on the type and strength of peppermint syrup, add or reduce the amount for this recipe. Add crushed peppermint for a stronger flavor and crunch.