No Snow in Sarasota But Plenty of Flakes

Posted 8 Jan 2012

Okay, so there are a few flakes in Sarasota, but there's plenty of wonderment here to make life ultra-sweet. Being one of the lucky few to live in world-famous Pinecraft, I walk or hop on my bike each day for a short jaunt to Yoder's Restaurant and Amish Village. No matter how many times I go, there's always something new to discover. Just yesterday I picked up this recipe for Minty Mocha. Gotta have your chocolate? Love Andes Mints? This steaming-hot-chase-the-winter-blues-away drink was ultra-easy to make and cafe-style delicious!

Minty Mocha

1 cup water

1/3 cup sugar

6 Andes mints

1 1/2 cups milk

2 cups hot brewed coffee

whipped cream (optional for light-weights - a must for die-hard fans)

Directions: Combine water, sugar, and mints in saucepan. Cook and stir until sugar is dissolved and mints are melted. Stir in milk and coffee. Continue stirring until heated. Pour in mugs and garnish with whipped topping. Enjoy. :)