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How to Make Mocha Ice Coffee?

There are several coffee drinks you can try. One of the most tasty coffee drinks is iced mocha. Iced mocha coffee, just like other homemade mochas, is easy to make, yet incredibly delicious.

Besides, it’s a great summer drink. All you need to make delicious mocha ice coffee at home is cocoa powder, cold coffee, whipping cream, milk, and sugar. You can also use sugar alternatives such as maple syrup or honey.

If you already have some cold coffee ready in your refrigerator, you’ll only need a few minutes to mix the ingredients and pour them over ice for a satisfying drink, especially for those who need a quick fix for chocolate and caffeine cravings. In fact, mocha ice coffee does more than just satisfying these cravings.

mocha ice coffee.

You can easily make it taste like a Starbucks iced mocha. It’s cheaper than buying the brew from a Starbucks outlet. You can adjust the ingredients the way you want for a more personalized taste. Whether you want to make iced mocha to perk you up in the morning or energize you in the afternoon, it’s a perfect brew combining chocolate and coffee. In this article, we’ll take you through easy iced mocha coffee recipes.

Iced Mocha Recipe

Here’s how to make mocha iced coffee at home.

Iced Mocha Ingredients:

  • Milk – You can make homemade iced mocha with any kind of milk, even non-dairy milk. Preferably, use milk with higher fat content for a creamier and richer drink. Coconut milk is a great choice.
  • Chocolate syrup – You can make chocolate syrup at home rather than using hot chocolate or buying premade chocolate syrup.
  • Coffee – You’ll need a strong coffee brew. The coffee brew should be chilled. Use a coffee machine that can make strong coffee such as an espresso machine. You can buy coffee beans from your local grocery store or coffee shop. Roast coffee beans at home for a more exciting coffee brewing experience.

Instructions:

Step 1 – First, make chocolate syrup. To do this, mix cocoa, some milk, and sugar and whisk them on a stove. The stove should be set on medium heat. Whisk until all the sugar dissolves. Once the ingredients mix up, you’ll get a very smooth and creamy chocolate syrup.

Step 2 – Add a little more milk. Next, add cold coffee. Stir them to mix into the chocolate syrup.

Step 3 – Put enough ice cubes in a glass. You can use coffee ice cubes to make a stronger brew. You can use ice cube trays to make the iced coffee cubes. You can make great coffee ice cubes from a cold brew concentrate for the best results.

Step 4 – Pour the mixture over the ice cubes.

Step 5 – Top the brew with some whipped cream. However, this is optional. You can garnish the brew with some chocolate syrup or fudge sauce depending on your taste preferences.

iced mocha.

Tips for Making Perfect Iced Coffee Mocha 

  • Only use top-quality and freshly brewed coffee. Preferably, use a strong coffee brew for the best-tasting iced coffee such as an espresso shot.
  • Adjust the ingredients to your taste preferences. If your preference is to take a more delicious drink, garnish with chocolate sauce and whipped cream. You can also add vanilla.
  • Freeze coffee beforehand. Ice cubes can melt, thereby watering down the brew. To prevent this from happening, freeze some little coffee beforehand in an ice cube tray to make coffee ice cube rather than using water ice cubes. An ice tray makes it easier to make several small ice cubes.
  • Use any milk alternative. You can either use milk for this recipe or other milk alternatives such as half and half depending on your preferences. Preferably, use cool milk stored in the fridge rather than room temperature milk.

Cinnamon Mocha Ice Coffee

If you prefer something spicier, you can add cinnamon syrup to make cinnamon mocha ice coffee. Here’s how to make iced mocha coffee with cinnamon.

Ingredients for making cinnamon mocha ice coffee:

  • Ice cubes (made of coffee)
  • Cold-brew (1/2 cup)
  • Cinnamon syrup (2 tablespoons)
  • Chocolate syrup (1 tablespoon)
  • Half and half (1/4 cup)

Ingredients for making cinnamon syrup:

  • Water (1 cup)
  • Whole cinnamon (2 sticks)
  • Granulated sugar (1 1/4 cups)

Recipe:

Step 1 – To make cinnamon syrup, add cinnamon sticks, sugar, and water to a saucepan. For this mocha coffee recipe, the granulated sugar ingredient is the most preferred sweetener.

Step 2 – Boil the ingredients over medium to low heat. Allow them to simmer for approximately 5 minutes. That way, the liquid content will reduce slightly. Allow them to cool completely. Next, sieve the sticks. To do this, pour the syrup over a strainer. Transfer the syrup to a re-sealable container or jar. Refrigerate for a maximum of 14 days.

Step 3 – To prepare mocha ice coffee, add 6 to 8 ice cubes made of coffee into a relatively tall glass. Pour some chocolate syrup over the ice. Next, pour in cold brew coffee.

Step 4 – To make cinnamon mocha ice coffee, add some cinnamon syrup into the  homemade iced mocha coffee. Top the drink with some half and half. You can use milk if you don’t have some half and half. Enjoy the drink.

Store any leftover coffee in the fridge. You can store it in a mason jar with a tight lid to prevent it from absorbing fridge smells. Your taste buds will definately dislike any fridge smells in your brew.

 

Frequently Asked Questions?

How do you chill coffee quickly when preparing a cold brew?

It’s recommended to use cold brew to make iced coffee mocha. If you don’t have a ready cold brew, you may consider pouring warm mocha coffee over ice. Although this will chill the brew, the ice cubes may water down your brew. You can chill coffee quickly by doing the following:

  • Brew coffee with double strength. Pour the brew over ice in a cup, preferably a ratio of 1 cup ice and 1 cup coffee. That way, the ice will chill the coffee and bring it to regular strength. That way, the brew won’t be watered down. Freeze any extra coffee to make ice cubes for future use.
  • Alternatively, pour a hot brew into a cup. Put it in the freezer for about 20 minutes to cool. However, don’t freeze it for too long as it’ll freeze.

Is iced mocha similar to iced latte?

These two mocha coffees are made almost the same way but the ingredients differ slightly. Iced mocha comprises a blend of a strong coffee brew, chocolate syrup, and milk served over iced.

On the other hand, an iced latte comprises a blend of a strong coffee brew and some cold milk served over ice. Ice latte is just but one form of lattes.

What ingredients does Starbuck iced mocha include?

Starbucks iced mocha is a mocha version that includes espresso shots, milk, mocha sauce, and ice cubes. The sauce is prepared with water, cocoa that’s processed with an alkali, natural flavor, and sugar. Espresso shots are prepared with an espresso machine. By preparing homemade mocha, you’ll control the ingredients you’ll include.

What is a mocha frappuccino? How is it different from caramel macchiato?

A mocha frappuccino is a blended coffee drink that comprises ice, espresso, milk, caramel syrup or chocolate syrups, and topped with a splash of whipped cream. You can blend the ingredients in a blender. It’s best served in glasses. You can also serve it in a mug.

On the other hand, caramel macchiato incudes freshly steamed milk, vanilla syrup, espresso, and topped with caramel drizzle. Thus, each serving of the beverage is rich in calories and numerous flavors.

Is iced mocha the same as iced latte?

There are several iced coffee recipes. Different iced coffees differ in ingredients. Iced mocha is simply an iced latte that contains a chocolate flavor.

Thus, an iced latte recipe contains fewer ingredients than iced mocha. You can also have a mocha latte, which includes espresso and chocolate milk.

Can you make vegan mocha ice coffee?

Yes. Simply substitute milk and whipped cream with non-dairy alternatives.

Can you make chocolate syrup for mocha ice coffee in a microwave?

It’s not a must to make the chocolate drizzle or syrup on a stovetop. You can also make it in your microwave. To do this, add sugar, cocoa powder, and milk (2 tablespoons) in a cup.

The cup should be microwave safe. Microwave the ingredients until they steam (for approximately 30 seconds). Remove the cup from the microwave. Stir the ingredients until it smoothens.

Is mocha ice coffee sweet?

The sweetness of iced mocha is mainly dependent on the ingredients used. It’s sweet when having chocolate syrup as one of the ingredients.

Is mocha a coffee drink or a chocolate drink?

Mocha is a flavored drink that combines both chocolate and coffee.

What does mocha ice coffee taste like?

Iced mocha features a taste similar to that of iced cold brew with a rich and sweet chocolate flavor. The sweeteners included in the brew allow you to enjoy the goodness of this coffee.

What is mocha syrup made of?

Mocha syrup is comparable to chocolate syrup, only that it’s made using a strong coffee brew such as espresso rather than water for a richer taste.

What’s the difference between iced mocha latte and vanilla latte?

Iced mocha latte contains espresso or cool coffee, milk, and chocolate syrup. On the other hand, vanilla latte contains milk, espresso, and vanilla extract syrup.

 

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