What's in a Peppermint Mocha

The Peppermint Mocha features a signature Espresso Roast that Starbucks uses for most of its espresso-based drinks as its base, with the addition of a peppermint-flavored syrup, mocha sauce, and steamed milk. The drink then gets topped off with a swirl of whipped cream and dark chocolate curls.

What is in a Peppermint Mocha?

• 1 fluid ounce coffee or 1 shot espresso, such as Starbucks Christmas Blend or Starbucks Espresso Roast Coffee.
• 1/2 cup milk (or dairy alternative)
• 2 tablespoons peppermint-flavored syrup.
• 3 tablespoons mocha sauce.
• Whipped Cream.
• Dark chocolate or shaving.

Is there milk in Starbucks Peppermint Mocha?

According to Starbucks, their classic peppermint mocha contains milk, a mocha sauce, espresso, peppermint syrup, and whipped cream. While you can veganize the Starbucks peppermint mocha, unfortunately you’d have to skip out on the fun toppings, like whipped cream and chocolate curls.