Christmas mornings have a sweetness all their own—the tree lights glowing, something good on the breakfast table, and folks lingering in the kitchen a little longer. This Peppermint Mocha by the Gallon is a creamy, chocolatey coffee treat with a little peppermint cheer, made for pouring over ice and sharing at holiday gatherings. Keep a pitcher chilled, set out the glasses, and make room for one more. Come on in—let’s make something you remember. ❤️

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Peppermint Mocha by the Gallon

Recipe by Screen Door Creations

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Course: DrinksCuisine: AmericanDifficulty: Easy

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Ingredients

• ½ cup Café Bustelo instant coffee

• 2 cups warm water

• 1¼ cups regular chocolate Nesquik

• ⅓ cup granulated sugar

• 4 cups milk

• 2 cups half-and-half

• ⅛ teaspoon Watkins Pure Peppermint Extract

• Chocolate syrup, to sweeten to your taste

• Additional milk to fill the gallon pitcher

Directions

• Dissolve the instant coffee in 2 cups warm water.
• Stir in the chocolate Nesquik and sugar until dissolved.
• Add 4 cups milk and 2 cups half-and-half.
• Stir in the peppermint extract.
• Add chocolate syrup to sweeten to your taste.
• Add additional milk until the pitcher reaches one gallon.
• Stir thoroughly, refrigerate until chilled, and serve over ice.

For more coffee to share, try my Creamy Caramel Iced Coffee by the Gallon and Mocha Frappuccino by the Gallon. Browse all my recipes for more gathering-around-the-table favorites.