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Do you have a favorite peppermint drink?

The answer can’t involve Starbucks. Don’t get me wrong, I do enjoy their peppermint mocha, but we have a plethora of cafes here in C-U that offer up their own version, as well as other peppermint-y delights. I am going to make it my mission to sample them over the next couple of weeks. Here is what’s on my list:

Cafe Kopi Peppermint Mocha

A chocolatey drink is in a tall glass, topped with whipped cream and crushed candy cane pieces. It has a paper holder that says Cafe Kopi, and sits on a wooden table. Photo by Julie McClure.Photo by Julie McClure.

I actually tried this for the first time last year. The crushed candies are an excellent addition. They also have a chai with white chocolate and peppermint on the menu.

Aroma Cafe Peppermint Hot Chocolate

A red mug has a thick swirl of whipped cream and a round peppermint candy in the center. It sits on a backdrop of green shiny tinsel. Photo from Aroma Cafe Facebook page. Photo from Aroma Cafe Facebook page.

Hopscotch White Chocolate Peppermint Mocha

A red mug is topped with whipped cream, crushed peppermint candy, and shavings of white chocolate. It sits on a marble counter, and there are more crushed candies and shavings next to the mug. Photo from Hopscotch Facebook page.Photo from Hopscotch Facebook page.

I typcially don’t go for white chocolate, but this is certainly intriguing.

Common Ground Co-op Candy Cane Mocha

A deep purple paper cup is topped with whipped cream and crushed peppermints. There is a candy cane hanging off the edge of the cup. The cup says Photo from Common Ground Facebook page.

Again, the crushed candy canes are a big sell for me. Also, it’s Owner Days at the Co-op this week so I can grab a tasty beverage and some good Co-op deals.

Everyday Kitchen Peppermint Mocha

A white mug is topped with whipped cream, dusted with cocoa powder, and topped with crushed peppermints. It sits on a wooden table decorated with red berries on branches. Pine branches are next to the table. Photo from Everyday Kitchen Facebook page. Photo from Everyday Kitchen Facebook page.

Is that cocoa powder sprinkled on top? Heck yes. 

What am I missing? Who has your favorite peppermint drink?

Top photo by Julie McClure.

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