Recreating a Starbucks iced mocha at home requires only a handful of ingredients and five minutes of prep. This iced coffee beverage combines strong chilled coffee with milk and chocolate syrup, mixed directly over ice in a tall glass.

Coffee Base and Ingredient Options

The drink relies on a base of strong brewed coffee that has been completely chilled, though cold brew concentrate can also be used. Sweetener is optional and adjustable to taste, with whipped cream and an extra chocolate syrup drizzle listed as optional additions.

If you enjoy cold coffee beverages like an Iced Vanilla Latte or coffee desserts such as a Chocolate Affogato, this homemade mocha uses standard kitchen tools and is served immediately.

Copycat Starbucks Iced Mocha

Copycat Starbucks Iced Mocha: Easily recreate this coffeehouse favorite at home in minutes for a rich, chocolatey treat. Perfect for a quick pick-me-up!

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Prep Time 5

Total Time 5

Course Beverages, Coffee, Desserts

Cuisine American

Servings 1 serving

Calories 250 kcal

Equipment

1 Tall glass
1 Stirring spoon

Ingredients

1 cup strong brewed coffee chilled
1 cup milk of choice
2 tablespoons chocolate syrup
1 tablespoon sweetener - optional, adjust to taste
Ice cubes

Instructions

Brew your coffee and let it chill completely. You can also use cold brew concentrate.
Fill your tall glass with ice cubes.
Pour the chilled coffee over the ice.
Add the milk and chocolate syrup to the glass.
Add sweetener if desired, and stir everything together until well combined.
Serve immediately. Top with whipped cream and a drizzle of chocolate syrup if desired.

Notes

For an even richer chocolate flavor, you can use a good quality dark chocolate syrup. If you don’t have chocolate syrup on hand, you can make your own by combining equal parts cocoa powder and sugar, then slowly whisking in hot water until smooth.

Adjust the sweetness to your preference by adding more or less chocolate syrup and sweetener.

For a dairy-free version, use almond milk, soy milk, or oat milk instead of dairy milk and ensure your chocolate syrup is dairy-free.

Top with whipped cream and a drizzle of chocolate syrup for the ultimate Starbucks experience!

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