Creamy Crockpot Peppermint Mocha Latte: Easy Holiday Recipe

Looking for an easy Christmas party hot beverage? This creamy crockpot peppermint mocha latte recipe is a crowd-pleaser. You can make it ahead of time and keep it warm in the slow cooker during your party. Set up a coffee bar with fun toppings so everyone can create their own concoctions. The peppermint flavor makes it the perfect holiday choice for a warm and cozy party beverage. Here are the simple ingredients.

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Easy Christmas Hot Chocolate Or Coffee Bar

One of the easiest ways to serve hot chocolate or festive coffee at your Christmas parties is to set up a self-serve bar with fun toppings so guests can create their own concoctions. The easiest way to keep beverages warm is with a crock-pot or slow cooker.

Arrange all the mugs, toppings, and hot beverages on your countertop to encourage participation. Who can resist adding a snowman marshmallow to their hot peppermint-flavored mocha latte?

Creamy Crockpot Peppermint Mocha Latte Recipe

One key ingredient that makes this recipe a success is homemade peppermint simple syrup.

Here are the ingredients that I used to make 12 servings of this recipe.

• 10 cups of espresso coffee – I used Starbucks Espresso Keurig Pods
• 4 cups whole milk
• 2 oz. Cocoa Powder (unsweetened)
• 2 cups milk chocolate chips
• 2 oz. simple syrup
• 2 oz. Peppermint simple syrup: adjust the ingredients to taste. If you prefer a sweeter taste, add more.
• 1 tbsp. vanilla extract
• 1 tbsp. peppermint extract
• Whipped Cream Topping (optional topping)
• Mini-Marshmellows (optional topping)
• Crushed Peppermint stick (optional topping)
• Candy canes (optional topping)
• Brew coffee as usual.

Add all remaining ingredients (except toppings) to a crock pot—heat on low and stir occasionally. Heat up to 2 hours before serving.

Have topping available so that guests can add the garnish of their choice to their delicious beverage.

More Holiday Non-Alcoholic Mocktail Recipes

To see more mocktail recipes that will be perfect for your Christmas and Holiday entertaining, read 11 Festive Mocktail Recipes: Holiday Drinks for Christmas & Beyond.