Homemade ICED Peppermint Mocha! 🎄☕️🧊

This is definitely a go-to #holidayrecipe of mine!! Nothing gets you in the cozy Christmas spirit than the perfect holiday drink!!

🧊☕️🎄 RECIPE 🎄☕️🧊

• 1 (or 2) Tbs of peppermint syrup

(we made ours on the stove with 1 cup water, 1 cup sugar and a couple Mint leafs)

• Ghirardelli chocolate syrup

• 2 shots of Espresso

• A cup of Whole Milk (you choose your preference on milk!)

• Ice!

Toppings: Marshmallows, Cool Whip, Sprinkles & crushed candy canes! 🎄♥️✨

#lemon8challenge #holidayrecipes

2024/12/11 Edited to

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