This Starbucks Iced White Chocolate Mocha copycat recipe is the perfect summer treat! It's made with just 2 oz of hot espresso, melted white chocolate, milk, and ice - a handful of simple ingredients that come together for a fraction of the coffee shop price.
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Beat the heat and save money with this homemade Starbucks Iced White Chocolate Mocha recipe. It's quick, easy, and my new favorite drink to sip on all summer long.
Check out my other Starbucks copycat recipes: Vanilla Sweet Cream Cold Brew, Starbucks Copycat Chocolate Cream Cold Brew, Strawberry Acai Refresher, Starbucks Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins, and Toasted White Chocolate Mocha.
Quick Recipe: Starbucks Iced White Chocolate Mocha
2 oz hot espresso, ¼ cup melted white chocolate, milk of your choice, and ice. Blend the espresso and white chocolate together first, then pour over ice and top with milk. That's the whole copycat version in four ingredients - full ratios and instructions below.
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Why You'll Love This Recipe
- This iced coffee is cold, creamy, and chocolatey all at the same time.
- It's easy to make with just a few simple ingredients.
- You can customize the flavor by adding more or less coffee, milk, or sugar.
- You can make it hot or cold.
- You can have this refreshing iced white mocha whenever you want, without a coffee shop run.
Check out my Starbucks Copycat Iced Matcha Latte next!
Ingredients
This copycat Starbucks recipe uses simple ingredients that are easily found in your pantry or at your local grocery store:
- Homemade vanilla simple syrup. Made with water, sugar, and vanilla extract, it comes together in just a few minutes. Store leftovers in the fridge.
- White chocolate. Melt your own or purchase white chocolate sauce. You can also use white chocolate chips. Use high-quality chocolate such as Lindt, Ghirardelli, or Baker's brand - the better the chocolate, the closer the flavor gets to the real Starbucks version.
- Milk. Starbucks uses 2% milk, but feel free to use any type of milk. Almond milk, soy milk, and oat milk are great, as is skim milk for a lighter option.
- Espresso. I used dark-roasted Starbucks coffee beans, brewed as 2 oz of hot espresso. You can also use strong-brewed coffee, instant espresso powder, instant coffee, or French Press Cold-Brewed Coffee.
- Whipped cream. You can make your own using heavy cream and a blender, sweetened with simple vanilla syrup to taste. You can also use cold foam.
See the printable recipe card below for quantities and a full list of ingredients.
Recipe Shortcuts
- Use store-bought vanilla simple syrup.
- Use store-bought white chocolate sauce.
- Buy Starbucks cold brew coffee concentrate.
- Use store-bought whipped cream.
- Combine in a tall glass and serve.
How to Make Starbucks Iced White Chocolate Mocha at Home
Make this iced coffee recipe at home by following the step-by-step instructions or watching the video below.
- Make the vanilla simple syrup by combining sugar and water in a small saucepan over medium heat. Once heated and the sugar is dissolved, remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
- Make the white chocolate syrup by melting chopped white chocolate in the air fryer or microwave until smooth.
- Brew 2 oz of fresh hot espresso using an espresso machine or your preferred method, or make strong coffee instead.
- Pour the hot espresso into a blender with the melted chocolate and blend until smooth.
- Fill a tall glass with ice cubes, add vanilla simple syrup, the blended espresso and chocolate, and milk of your choice. Top with whipped cream if desired.
- Add your favorite straw and stir to combine. Serve immediately and enjoy.
This makes a large glass. For a smaller coffee, use a single shot of espresso and cut the rest of the ingredients in half.
Making It Hot Instead of Iced
Prefer it hot? Skip the ice entirely. Heat your milk on the stovetop or in the microwave until warm (not boiling), then combine it with the hot espresso and melted white chocolate the same way. Pour into a mug and top with whipped cream if you like - same flavor, cozy version.
Variations
- Make a skinny white chocolate mocha by using nonfat milk and sugar-free white chocolate syrup.
- Make a double chocolate iced white chocolate mocha by adding dark chocolate syrup.
- Create a caramel iced white chocolate mocha by adding a drizzle of caramel sauce.
- Make a hazelnut iced white chocolate mocha by adding hazelnut syrup.
- Make a frappe-like treat by blending it with ice until smooth.
Storage Tips
Any leftover iced mocha can be stored in the fridge in a covered container or jar for up to 2 days. Shake well before serving.
Store vanilla simple syrup in a sealed jar in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.
Jeri's Top Tips
- Add milk of your choice: 2% for a balanced drink, whole milk for richness, or even half and half.
- Adjust sweetness with simple syrup, starting with a small amount and adding more to taste.
- Use coffee ice cubes to prevent your drink from being watered down on hot summer days.
- Use good-quality white chocolate - cheaper chocolate can taste waxy instead of rich, and it's the ingredient that makes or breaks how close this gets to the real copycat version.
FAQs
Yes - see the "Making It Hot" section above for the exact swap.
Blonde espresso is a type of espresso made with lighter-roasted coffee beans.
This copycat version uses 2 oz of espresso (about two shots), matching what Starbucks uses in a standard-size drink.
Yes - Torani and other brands make a white chocolate sauce that works as a quick substitute; see the Recipe Shortcuts section above.
Printable Recipe
Starbucks Iced White Chocolate Mocha Copycat Recipe
Equipment
- Espresso machine or coffee maker
- Blender or immersion blender
Ingredients
For the Vanilla Simple Syrup
- 1 cup water
- ½ cup white sugar
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Iced White Chocolate Mocha
- 1 tablespoon vanilla simple syrup
- 2 ounces espresso or strong coffee
- ¼ cup white chocolate
- ½ cup milk
- 1 cup ice
- whipped cream optional
Instructions
- Prepare the vanilla simple syrup: In a small saucepan over medium heat, whisk together the white sugar and water until the sugar is dissolved. Remove from heat and whisk in the vanilla extract. Cool completely. Store in the fridge in an airtight container or jar until ready to use.
- Blend espresso and white chocolate: Add 2 ounces of espresso and melted white chocolate to a blender and blend until smooth.
- Assemble your iced white chocolate mocha: Take a large glass and fill it ⅔ of the way with ice cubes. Add 1 tablespoon vanilla simple syrup, the espresso and white chocolate mixture, and ½ cup of milk to the glass. Top with whipped cream if desired.
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Notes
- Add milk of your choice: 2% for a balanced drink, whole milk for richness, or even half and half.
- Adjust sweetness with simple syrup, starting with a small amount and adding as needed.
- Use coffee ice cubes to prevent your drink from being watered down on hot summer days.
- Use good-quality white chocolate - cheaper chocolate can taste waxy instead of rich, and it's the ingredient that makes or breaks how close this gets to the real copycat version.
- Want it hot? Skip the ice and warm the milk instead - see the full post for details.
Nutrition
The provided nutrition information is automatically calculated. Accuracy is not guaranteed.
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