Description
Make a coffee shop style Iced Coconut Mocha topped with homemade coconut cold foam. This recipe balances rich chocolate, sweet coconut, and strong espresso.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 shots espresso (about 2 oz)
- 4 oz milk (dairy or non-dairy for the base)
- 2 Tbsp chocolate syrup or mocha sauce
- 1 Tbsp coconut syrup
- Ice cubes
- For Coconut Cold Foam: 2 Tbsp heavy cream or full-fat canned coconut cream (the thick part)
- 1 Tbsp unsweetened coconut milk (carton type is fine)
- 1 tsp powdered sugar
- 1/4 tsp coconut extract (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the espresso shots and set them aside to cool slightly.
- In a tall glass, combine the chocolate syrup and coconut syrup.
- Add the 4 oz of milk to the glass. Stir the syrups and milk together until mostly combined.
- Fill the glass nearly to the top with ice cubes.
- Pour the cooled espresso shots over the ice. Stir gently to mix the coffee with the base.
- Prepare the cold foam: In a small, deep container, combine the heavy cream (or coconut cream), unsweetened coconut milk, powdered sugar, and coconut extract if using.
- Use a handheld milk frother or whisk vigorously until the mixture thickens and holds soft peaks. This takes about 30 to 60 seconds with a frother.
- Spoon the coconut cold foam gently over the top of the iced mocha. Serve immediately.
Notes
- For a dairy-free cold foam, use only full-fat canned coconut cream and ensure you use a non-dairy milk for the drink base.
- If you do not have espresso, use 1/2 cup of very strong brewed coffee.
- Adjust the amount of chocolate and coconut syrup based on your preferred sweetness level.
- To make a quick coconut syrup, heat 1/4 cup water, 1/4 cup sugar, and 1 tsp coconut extract until sugar dissolves, then cool.
- Prep Time: 5 min
- Cook Time: 0 min
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 drink
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 35
- Sodium: 70
- Fat: 18
- Saturated Fat: 14
- Unsaturated Fat: 4
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 40
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 8
- Cholesterol: 60