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December 8, 2020 · Updated March 4, 2022 · Leave a Comment

Tipsy Peppermint Mocha Cocktail

Chocolate· Cocktails· Holiday Fun for Families· Holiday Recipes· Party Recipes· Recipes

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A grown-up peppermint mocha that’s smooth, refreshing, and oh-so-festive! This Tipsy Peppermint Mocha Cocktail is perfect to warm up on a cold winter day or be the hit at your next holiday party! Smooth peppermint and rich chocolate combine for a truly decadent treat!

chocolate peppermint Christmas cocktail

Tipsy Peppermint Mocha

One of my favorite things about the holiday season is the return of the Peppermint Mocha at Starbucks.

Seriously…I count down the days until it’s back in stores!!

This Peppermint Mocha cocktail is an extra festive spin on my favorite coffee drink. It’s just perfect for cozying up to watch a movie on a cold winter day after the kids are in bed.

Smooth peppermint swirls with rich chocolate for an indulgent treat — it’s like a dessert in a glass!

I especially love the peppermint on the rim because it adds such a pretty touch and little bursts of minty flavor in the drink.

If you really want to make this like a dessert, you can add those chocolate hazelnut straws. We always have those on hand because my girls love them.

Now that is what I’m talking about!

Related: For more decadent dessert drinks, check out our Frozen Mudslide recipe and our Cheesecake Martini recipe!

peppermint mocha cocktail with crushed candy canes on the glass

For your convenience in recreating our holiday mudslide recipe, I’ve included shop-able ad links to some of the tools we used. Read our disclosure policy here. 

Chocolate Peppermint Cocktail Ingredients

  • Kahlua Peppermint Mocha liqueur — This may also be labeled as Kahlua Mint Mocha, as it seems like they rebrand it every so often.
  • Vodka — Your favorite type of unflavored vodka
  • Heavy cream — May substitute with milk if needed, though the drink will be slightly less creamy.
  • Ice — for both the cocktail shaker and your glass
  • Crushed candy canes — for the rim of your glass
  • Chocolate syrup — Optional, for even richer chocolate flavor

Pssst…there’s a free printable copy of this recipe at the bottom of the blog post. It has exact ingredient amounts and full instructions. I also have photo step-by-step directions coming right up!

Bartender Tools We Used

  • Stainless steel 2-piece cocktail shaker  — This is the style I learned to bartend with and still prefer, but you can use a cocktail shaker with a built-in strainer too. Whatever you’re comfortable with will work!
  • Cocktail strainer — These are super handy to have on hand, for more than just making drinks!

What can I use instead of the peppermint mocha liqueur?

Using Kahlua Peppermint Mocha liqueur brings all of the different flavors to the drink in one ingredient. It combines coffee, peppermint, and chocolate!

However, if you can’t find this particular Kahlua, you can still make this drink! Simply use one of two swaps:

  1. 2 ounces regular Kahlua, 1.5 ounces peppermint vodka, 2 Tablespoons chocolate syrup + the rest of the ingredients in recipe –OR–
  2. 2 ounces regular Kahlua, 1.5 ounces plain vodka, 2 Tablespoons chocolate syrup, 1-2 drops peppermint extract + the rest of the ingredients in the recipe

How to Make a Tipsy Peppermint Mocha

Crush up a candy cane or peppermint candies into small crumbs and place on a plate. I find it easiest to place the candy in a freezer bag and crush with a rolling pin to keep the pieces from flying everywhere.

dipping the rim of a cocktail glass in honey

Dip the rim of each cocktail glass into simple syrup, turn upside down, and place into the plate of crushed candy canes so that they stick to the glass.

Use a rolling motion when rimming the glass to help the crushed peppermint to stick better and more evenly.

dipping the rim of a cocktail glass in crushed peppermints

TIP: If you don’t have simple syrup on hand, you can also use honey to make the crushed peppermints stick to the rim of your cocktail glass.

Fill each glass with ice.

cocktail glass rimmed with crushed candy canes

Add all of your liquid ingredients to cocktail shaker with ice and shake vigorously for 5- 10 seconds. Over-mixing  will water down the drink.

pouring coffee liqueur into a cocktail shaker

Strain and pour into your prepared cocktail glasses and enjoy!

pouring peppermint mocha cocktail into glass with crushed candy canes

Make it a Martini!

This drink tastes absolutely fabulous as a martini and it’s easy to do!

Instead of serving over ice, simply strain into a martini glass. You can also rim the martini glass with crushed peppermints for the same pretty look.

Can I make this drink dairy free?

Yes! The Kahlua is dairy free (according to the company website) and the only dairy we used in the original recipe is cream.

However, you can substitute with coconut cream or a non-dairy “cream” and still get the same delicious flavor.

Does Kahlua contain caffeine?

Yes, it does. However, it’s a relatively small amount compared to a cup of coffee.

According to the brand’s website, 1.5 ounces of Kahlua contains 5mg of caffeine. By contrast, an 8 ounce cup of coffee contains around 200mg of caffeine.

If you’re especially sensitive to caffeine, this may not be the drink for you. Otherwise, the caffeine in this drink probably isn’t enough to keep you up at night.

chocolate peppermint Christmas cocktail

Just a note — this recipe is intended for readers 21+ — please enjoy responsibly!

More of our favorite holiday cocktail recipes

  • Grinch Jello Shots
  • Christmas Margaritas
  • Sparkling Black Cherry Martini
  • Jack Frost Winter Cocktail
  • Christmas Morning Mimosas

Peppermint Mocha Cocktail Recipe (Printable Copy):

If you like this recipe, rate it! We’d also love to hear what you think in the comments below.

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Tipsy Peppermint Mocha Cocktail

Tipsy Peppermint Mocha Cocktail is a grown-up peppermint mocha that's smooth, refreshing, and oh-so-festive!
Prep Time5 mins
Cook Time0 mins
Total Time5 mins
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Keyword: chocolate, Christmas, cocktail, holiday, mocha, peppermint
Servings: 2 people
Calories: 354kcal
Author: Stacey aka the Soccer Mom
Cost: $8

Ingredients

  • 3 ounces Kahlua Peppermint Mocha
  • 1 ounce vodka
  • 1 Tablespoon chocolate syrup
  • 3 ounces heavy cream
  • Ice
  • Candy canes crushed

Instructions

  • Crush up a candy cane or peppermint candies into small pieces and spread on a small plate. Pour simple syrup on another small plate so that it is about 1/4" deep.
  • Dip each cocktail glass into the simple syrup so that the rim is fully coated, then dip the rim into the crushed candy cane until it sticks to the glass. Allow to set.
  • Fill each prepared cocktail glass with ice.
  • Add all liquid ingredients to a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake vigorously for about 5-10 seconds.
  • Strain and pour into your cocktail glasses. Enjoy immediately.

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Notes

Note: Nutrition information is a rough estimate only; actual values will vary based on the exact ingredients used and amount of recipe prepared.

Nutrition

Calories: 354kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 58mg | Sodium: 24mg | Potassium: 31mg | Sugar: 24g | Vitamin A: 625IU | Calcium: 28mg | Iron: 0.1mg

Be sure to pin this Christmas Mudslide Recipe on Pinterest:

peppermint mocha cocktail with peppermint rim

More of our favorite holiday cocktails:

These Grinch Christmas Jello Shots are guaranteed to liven up the party!

Grinch Christmas Jello Shots

Gorgeous and sophisticated, this Sparkling Black Cherry Martini cocktail recipe is perfect for New Years, Valentine's, or a Great Gatsby themed party.

Sparkling Black Cherry Martini

Get into the holiday spirit with a fabulously festive Christmas margarita! These cranberry margaritas are absolutely beautiful and easy to make!

Christmas Margarita Recipe

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Stacey is the creator of The Soccer Mom Blog, a Houston Texas mom blog that focuses on positive living for women and families. She loves to share real food recipes, money-saving tips, parenting encouragement, kids activities, DIY tutorials, home hacks, fitness, and so much more! To get to know Stacey even better, click here.
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