There were rumors of McDonald's Peppermint Mocha being discontinued, but those were squashed when the chain surprised fans in 2020 and now again in 2022 with a late product launch. Awaiting this day, customers have been going to Twitter to express how much they love and miss this seasonal beverage.

The festive Peppermint Mocha and Peppermint Hot Chocolate are making a comeback at a few McDonald's restaurants across the US to mark the 2022 Holiday Season. McDonald's is one of the largest fast-food companies in the world and a national symbol of the United States, famous for its hamburgers, especially the Big Mac.

A cozy peppermint mocha made with espresso beans that are sustainably sourced from Rainforest Alliance Certified™ farms, steamed whole or nonfat milk, peppermint chocolate syrup, and topped with whipped topping and chocolate drizzle.

360 Cal. 360 Cal. Freshly brewed and silky smooth with chocolaty goodness.

Freshly brewed holiday cheer is here with the return of McCafé's most festive beverage: Peppermint Mocha. This popular, seasonal specialty beverage is available now in participating U.S. restaurants nationwide for a limited time.

Starbucks rolled out its holiday drink menu Thursday. The menu brings back classic beverages, including the Peppermint Mocha, the Caramel Brulée Latte, Toasted White Chocolate Mocha and the Chestnut Praline Latte. The menu also features the return of seasonal coffees such as the Christmas blend and Holiday blend.

Starbucks rolled out its holiday drink menu Thursday. The menu brings back classic beverages, including the Peppermint Mocha, the Caramel Brulée Latte, Toasted White Chocolate Mocha and the Chestnut Praline Latte. The menu also features the return of seasonal coffees such as the Christmas blend and Holiday blend.

The biggest fast-food chain is making a big change to its baked goods lineup and, well, customers aren't “lovin' it.” McDonald's has confirmed to TODAY.com that it is ending the McCafé Bakery by phasing out the category's three offerings: the Apple Fritter, Blueberry Muffin and Cinnamon Roll.

Like coffee, tea, and soda, hot chocolate contains caffeine. Caffeine is a naturally occurring stimulant that's often used to provide a much-needed energy boost.

This Peppermint Mocha is going to have a subtle coffee flavor because it contains ¾ cup of coffee.

The team tasted piping hot peppermint-and-chocolate lattes from Starbucks, Second Cup, McDonald's and Tim Hortons. We were looking for the perfect flavour harmony, an ideal balance of rich chocolate and fresh peppermint. The clear winner: The McDonald's peppermint mocha.

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