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Iced Mocha

Cold · Coffee

Iced Mocha

Espresso, chocolate sauce and cold milk over ice: the café iced mocha in two minutes.

Prep
5 min
Total
5 min
Serves
1
Calories
245

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Stir the chocolate into the hot espresso first, so it dissolves completely before it hits the ice.

Ingredients

1 serving

You’ll need: Blender

Method

  1. Stir the chocolate syrup into the hot espresso until combined.

  2. Fill a tall glass with ice.

  3. Pour in the milk, then the chocolate espresso.

  4. Stir and top with whipped cream if you like.

Tips

  • Freeze coffee in ice cube trays to keep it from getting watery.

  • Homemade chocolate syrup makes it even better: see our chocolate syrup.

Nutrition per serving, approximate

Calories
245
Protein
7g
Carbs
36g
Sugar
30g
Fiber
1g
Fat
8g
Caffeine
130mg

Estimated from standard USDA values for the ingredients listed; brands vary.

Variations

  • Blended: Blend everything with the ice for a frappé.

Nutrition at a glance

One serving has about 245 calories, 30 g sugar, 7 g protein and about 130 mg caffeine. Values are estimates from USDA data for the exact amounts listed; your chocolate brand and milk change them: check your version with our chocolate drink calorie calculator.

Storing and reheating

Cold chocolate drinks are best right away. Leftover chocolate milk or syrup-based drinks keep 2-3 days in the fridge; shake before serving. Milkshakes don’t keep: freeze leftovers as ice pops instead.

Choosing your chocolate

For drinks made with cocoa powder, Dutch-process gives a darker, smoother, mellower cup and natural cocoa a brighter, fruitier one. For melted chocolate, use a bar you’d enjoy eating: chips contain stabilizers that resist melting. See our cocoa and hot chocolate mix reviews and cocoa powder guide.

Frequently asked questions

Can I use cold brew?

Yes: use ½ cup cold brew instead of espresso.

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Gear for this recipe

Godiva Dark Chocolate Hot Cocoa

★★★★★★★★★★ 4.4 · Best for the richest dark-chocolate cup from a tin

Velvety and deeply chocolatey without being too sweet: the mix that tastes closest to melted dark chocolate. It’s pricey and often sells out in winter.

Type
Hot cocoa mix
Size
14.5 oz tin
Cost
about $1.30 per oz
Make with
With milk
From $18.50Check price Full review

Ghirardelli 100% Unsweetened Cocoa Powder

★★★★★★★★★★ 4.4 · Best for the best all-purpose cocoa for scratch hot chocolate

A top pick in America’s Test Kitchen’s cocoa tasting for complex, layered chocolate flavor. Comes in natural and Dutch-process versions.

Type
Cocoa powder
Size
8 oz
Cost
about $1 per oz
Make with
Make from scratch
From $8Check price Full review

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