Starbucks Iced White Chocolate Mocha
This Starbucks Iced White Chocolate Mocha copycat recipe is the perfect summer treat! It's easy to make with just a few ingredients and costs significantly less than the coffee shop version.
Servings: 1 person
Calories: 296kcal
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 shots 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 shots of espresso and melted white chocolate into 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.
Nutrition
Calories: 296kcal | Carbohydrates: 38.3g | Protein: 6.7g | Fat: 13.7g | Saturated Fat: 8.3g | Cholesterol: 11.4mg | Sodium: 100.4mg | Potassium: 341.7mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 38.3g | Vitamin A: 6.3IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 242.3mg | Iron: 0.1mg
