Peppermint Saturday

I received a whine....I mean wish from Pansy.  She called to say she wished her favorite flavor of coffee was still offered in the "make at home" variety.  Being the ever helpful Strawberry that I am and in true Barney Stinson (How I Met Your Mother for those of you who don't watch it....Mom!) fashion "Challenge Accepted!"

Since the Longhorns weren't playing, I decided to play in the kitchen today.  But first, I set out locating all things needed for Chocolate Peppermint.  Now doesn't that sound scrumptious?  I think I would whine....I mean wish...for my favorite coffee taste too if I couldn't find it.

I already had the sugar-free chocolate flavoring syrup (I love HEB!!!), but I had to go a-search' for the peppermint extract.  While shopping at Hobby Lobby today (that's what I get for waiting to read my Sunday school lesson on a Saturday!) and I found peppermint oil in the cake/ baking section.  Score!

Back to the kitchen.  Coffee- brewed!  Truvia- added!  Sugar-free chocolate flavoring- check!  Oh heck, go ahead and add a little more; it's sugar-free!!!  Now for the peppermint oil.  Oh my gosh!
This stuff is strong. I opened the bottle and the hairs in my nose immediately burned right on out.  My eyes watered.  When I say it's strong; IT IS STRONG!!!  What is $3.49 divided by a jazillion! This stuff should last for a looooooong time.  My whole house even smells of peppermint.  Of course that could be the last few hairs in my nose retaining the peppermint oil.  Warning: do not sniff this stuff...just saying.

chocolate flavoring, peppermint oil, and coffee- a winning combination

drizzle some of that sugar-free chocolate flavoring on top.

I'm not sure what Pansy is looking for, but I can tell you....I'm off to make my second cup.  Cuppa Cuppa Chocolate Peppermint- my new fav!