This sweet and refreshing Iced White Chocolate Mocha is the perfect coffee drink to give you a boost. This simple recipe only takes 4 ingredients and it’s sure to brighten up your day!
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This Iced White Chocolate Mocha recipe is one of my favorites for summer. It’s just too warm for hot coffee, and this iced drink is sweet, delicious, and refreshing. And since it’s so easy to make and prep ahead, you can enjoy it any time of the day. It tastes just like Starbucks’ iced white chocolate mocha.
- TASTE: Sweet white chocolate and slightly bitter espresso balance each other out deliciously in this mocha.
- TEXTURE: Creamy and rich, this Iced White Chocolate Mocha is super smooth.
- TIME: It only takes 5 minutes to make.
- EASE: With just 4 simple ingredients and little prep time, this is such an easy recipe.
What You’ll Need
Ingredient Notes
- Espresso- This gives this mocha it’s caffeine hit. It’s more concentrated than coffee, so you don’t have to use as much.
- White chocolate powder- You can also use white chocolate sauce. This adds the chocolatey flavor to this yummy Starbucks copycat drink.
- Milk- Using whole milk will give it lots of rich and creamy flavor, but you can use another type of milk.
- Ice- Any ice works, but the smaller the pieces, the quicker they will melt.
- Whipped cream- This is optional, but a dollop on top of your iced mocha makes it a real treat.
Add-ins and Substitutions
- Substitute coffee for the espresso- If you haven’t got an espresso machine, then you can use cold brew coffee or instant coffee. You can use 1-3 teaspoons of instant coffee for 1 oz. of espresso.
- Make it lighter- Using lower fat milks, like skim milk, 1%, or 2% milk, will make this drink a little lighter. Keep in mind, this does reduce some of the richness.
- Make it dairy-free- You can use a dairy-free white chocolate powder and sub a plant-based milk for the4 regular milk, such as soy milk, almond milk, oat milk, or coconut milk.
- Make it decaf- If you want to enjoy this latte later in the day, substitute decaf espresso in this mocha to avoid the caffeine (though there is a small amount in decaf).
How to Make Iced White Chocolate Mocha
- Combine the chocolate and espresso. Mix the white chocolate powder or white chocolate sauce with 1 shot of espresso.
- Mix thoroughly. Give it a good thorough stir to ensure that the sugar granules have dissolved.
- Add to ice. Then pour the sweet espresso over ice in a cup or glass.
- Add the milk. Lastly, pour the milk over the ice as well. Give it a quick stir and top with whipped cream and caramel if you like.
Pro Tip: If you like your coffee stronger, you can definitely do a double shot of espresso.
Recipe Tips
- Use higher-fat milk- For the best flavor, use whole or 2% milk for this mocha. The higher fat content means extra richness and a creamy flavor that you’ll love.
- Use cold milk– Warm milk will melt your ice and dilute your drink. The colder the milk, the better for this copycat recipe.
- Fresh ice– Ice that’s been in the freezer a while begins to take on smells and flavors of the things around it. Fresh ice will give your iced white chocolate mocha the best flavor.
- Enjoy right away– Otherwise, the ice will melt and dilute your flavors. It’s best to drink this macchiato freshly made.
FAQs
There is usually one shot of espresso in a white chocolate mocha that is 12-16 oz. You can add a second shot for larger drinks.
If you’re using white chocolate syrup, such as Ghirardelli or Torani white chocolate sauce, in your mocha, you would typically add 3 pumps for a drink with one shot of espresso (a 12-16 oz drink), 4 pumps with two shots (a 16-20 oz drink), and 5 pumps for anything larger (20 oz and up).
Serving Suggestions
This homemade Iced White Chocolate Mocha is scrumptious. Serve it with pastries, eggs, pancakes, and muffins.
- Pastries: Serve it with Cherry Danishes, Baklava with Nutella, Apricot Rugelach (VIDEO), or Easy Cheese Danish Pastry (VIDEO).
- Eggs: Serve this mocha with Eggs Benedict, Easy Poached Eggs with Caramelized Onions, Breakfast Sandwiches (3 Ways), or Shakshuka.
- Pancakes: Enjoy this iced coffee drink with Chocolate Pancakes, Blueberry Ricotta Pancakes, German Pancakes (VIDEO), or Buttermilk Pancakes.
- Muffins: Pair it with Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins (VIDEO), Cinnamon Apple Muffins (VIDEO), or Blueberry Muffins (VIDEO).
Make This Recipe in Advance
Make ahead: While you can’t make this iced drink too far in advance because the ice will melt and dilute it, you can prepare the espresso and keep it in the fridge until you’re ready to make your drink.
Storing: If you plan to store this drink, then take out the ice and place it in the refrigerator with a lid or plastic wrap over the top. When you’re ready to drink it, add fresh ice.
Freeze: You could freeze this drink (without ice) in a freezer-safe container for up to 3 months. Defrost in the fridge, stir, and add ice.
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Full Recipe Instructions
Iced White Chocolate Mocha
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups ice
- 1 shot espresso (about 2 oz)
- 2 Tbsp white chocolate powder or white chocolate sauce
- 3/4 cup whole milk
- Whipped cream for topping optional
Instructions
- Add the ice into a 16 oz cup or glass. Then mix the white chocolate powder or white chocolate sauce with 1 shot of espresso. Note: if you like your coffee stronger, you can definitely do a double shot instead.
- Give it a good thorough mix ensure that the sugar granules have dissolved.
- Then pour the sweet espresso over the ice.
- Lastly, pour the milk over the ice as well. Give it a quick stir and add whipped cream (optional).
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