In a blender, add the cooled espresso, milk, chocolate sauce, peppermint extract, xanthan gum, sugar, and ice. You can adjust the sweetness and peppermint flavor to your liking after blending., just start with the recommended amounts and add more after you give your drink a taste.
2 shots espresso, ½ cup milk, 3 tablespoons Monin chocolate sauce, 5 drops peppermint extract, 1-2 tablespoons sugar, ¼ teaspoon xanthan gum, 1 cup ice
Pour the drink into a tall cup, add whipped cream on top, chocolate sauce, candy canes, or whatever you decide to top your drink with, and enjoy!
Whipped cream, Crushed candy canes or peppermint candies, Chocolate shavings or chocolate sauce