# Peppermint-Flavored Lattes McDonald's is Bringing Back Its 'Peppermint Mocha' for a Limited Time By Colin Smith | Published 2021-12-03 | Updated 2021-12-06 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peppermint-mochas References: [brandeating](https://www.brandeating.com/2021/12/peppermint-mocha-returns-at-select-mcdonalds-for-2021-holiday-season..html) & [mcdonalds](https://www.mcdonalds.com/us/en-us/product/mccaf-mocha-small.html)  McDonald's is one of many restaurant chains that offer peppermint mochas, but there is a great deal of convenience in being able to order a 'Big Mac' burger meal and a peppermint mocha at the same time, rather than having to go to a dedicated coffee store to get the latter. The peppermint mocha at McDonald's is one of its 'McCafé' specialty beverages. The peppermint mocha includes a McDonald's espresso mixed with chocolate peppermint syrup and milk to give it the taste of a quality peppermint mocha latte for a low price. For McDonald's consumers with an exceptional sweet tooth, or for those who do not like the bitterness of coffee, the peppermint mocha is served with an optional topping of whipped cream and a chocolate drizzle. The peppermint mocha at McDonald's will be available for a limited time during the 2021 Holiday season. Image Credit: McDonald's ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.4/10 - Popularity: 24% | Activity: 38% | Freshness: 11% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Convenience Coffee Chains:** As consumers demand more convenience, coffee chains should look for ways to offer more than just coffee options and partner with fast food chains. - **Limited-time Offerings:** Providing limited-time specialty drinks can increase traffic and sales for businesses. - **Sweetened Coffee Options:** There is an opportunity for coffee chains to offer sweetened coffee options to cater to those who do not like the bitterness of regular coffee. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fast Food:** Fast food chains can benefit from offering specialty coffee drinks to increase sales and cater to consumers who want coffee and food in one location. - **Coffee Chains:** Coffee chains can innovate by offering more than just coffee options and partnering with fast food chains to offer convenience and variety. - **Food and Beverage:** The food and beverage industry can explore sweetened coffee options to cater to those who prefer sweeter beverages than regular coffee. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Festive QSR Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mcdonalds-festive-menu.md) - [Blended Mint Chocolate Beverages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mint-chocolate-oreo-frappe.md) - [Christmas-Themed Hot Drinks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peppermint-mocha-signature-latte.md) - [Wintry Cartoon Cups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grinchthemed-cups.md) - [Seasonal QSR Blended Desserts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/candy-cane-fudge-mcflurry.md) - [Festive Minty Mocha Beverages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/merry-mint-white-mocha.md) - [Minty Festive Cafe Drinks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peppermint-beverages.md) - [Minty Mocha Cappuccinos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peppermint-mocha-cappuccino.md) - [Holiday-Themed Coffee Drinks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gingerbread-latte-and-peppermint-mocha.md)