Step 1

Stir together the coffee and hot chocolate mix in a large mug.

Step 2

Heat the milk on the stove to warm -- it should be around 100 degrees or just hot enough that you can only keep a finger in it comfortably for a couple of seconds. Remove from the stove and froth the milk using an aerator. Alternatively, whisk vigorously by hand until the milk foams, about 1 minute.

Step 3

Pour the frothed milk into the coffee. If desired, garnish with whipped cream and a dusting of hot chocolate mix.

Step 4

For a peppermint mocha, stir the coffee with a candy cane.