Peppermint Mocha

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup organic cane sugar
• 1/4 cup water
• 1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract
• 3 tablespoons powdered cocoa - run it through a sifter or fine wire strainer to remove lumps
• 3 tablespoons warm water
• 1/2 cup coffee
• 1 1/2 cups hot milk
• a dollop of fresh whip cream
• Dash of cinnamon

Instructions

1. In a small saucepan, stir together the water and sugar, bringing to a rolling boill, stirring frequently, until the sugar dissolves.
2. Reduce heat to a low, add the peppermint extract, and simmer for 20 minutes.
3. In a large mug add the cocoa and water and mix together until a creamy paste forms.
4. Add the coffee, 1 1/2 teaspoon of the peppermint simple syrup, and stir to mix.
5. Top the mug off with the hot milk and stir.
6. Top with fresh whip cream and cinnamon.