This white chocolate iced mocha brings a coffeehouse favorite into your own home! This recipe for iced white chocolate mocha is easy to make, rich and creamy, and a cost effective way to enjoy these all summer long.
If you’re like me, iced coffee drinks are a must when the weather is warm.
Mochas are perfect for those who love sweeter coffees. This iced mocha coffee recipe makes summertime mocha drinking extra enjoyable!
Making your own iced coffees at home is a great way to save money instead of dropping $5+ a pop every time you want to enjoy a specialty coffee. You can make iced mochas, oat milk shaken espresso, honey almond milk cold brew, and so much more right in your own home!
Enjoying a white iced mocha is sure to add some deliciousness to your day. If you love the Starbucks iced white chocolate mocha, this is the recipe for you!
WHAT IS A MOCHA?
Mocha is short for ‘mocha latte’ or ‘caffe mocha’. A mocha is a latte with chocolate syrup added to it. A traditional mocha is made with espresso, steamed milk, and chocolate syrup.
TELL ME ABOUT THIS WHITE CHOCOLATE ICED MOCHA RECIPE
Level of difficulty: Easy. Measure, stir, and enjoy!
Flavor: Sweet white chocolate and coffee.
Time: It will take you less than 5 minutes to prepare your Starbucks iced white mocha copycat.
INGREDIENTS NEEDED
Ice
White Chocolate Syrup
Strongly Brewed Coffee -or- Espresso
Milk of Choice (2% is what Starbucks uses)
Whipped Cream for Topping
OVERVIEW: HOW TO MAKE A WHITE CHOCOLATE ICED MOCHA
- Add white chocolate sauce and hot strongly brewed coffee (or espresso) to a tall glass. Stir to combine.
- Fill the glass with ice
- Pour milk over the ice and stir to combine
- Top with whipped cream and additional white chocolate sauce
- Enjoy!
See a step-by-step story series here!
WHITE CHOCOLATE SAUCE OPTIONS – STORE BOUGHT VS. HOMEMADE
You can use store bought white chocolate sauce or make your own for this easy iced cafe mocha.
The best store bought white chocolate sauce
If you prefer store bought white chocolate sauce, I like this white chocolate sauce by Torani.
How to make homemade white chocolate sauce
If you’d like to make your own white chocolate sauce, follow this process:
- Warm 1 cup of milk (2% or whole milk) in a small saucepan over medium heat until it is steaming.
- Remove the pan from the heat and add 2 ounces of white chocolate, broken into pieces. Stir until the chocolate has melted.
- If the chocolate is not melting, place the saucepan back on the stove on low heat if needed. Stir constantly until the chocolate is melted.
- Let the sauce cool to room temperature to thicken.
- Store in an air-tight container in the fridge
This will make enough white chocolate sauce for 12-16 iced white chocolate mochas!
MODIFICATIONS FOR DIETARY RESTRICTIONS: VEGAN, GF, DF
This Starbucks iced white mocha copycat recipe is vegetarian as written, and can easily be made vegan, gluten free, and dairy free!
- Make this into a vegan coffee recipe by using a plant-based milk and vegan whipped topping.
- To make this into a dairy free coffee recipe you will need to select a dairy free or plant based milk and a dairy free whipped topping.
- For a gluten free coffee, verify that products chosen are certified to be gluten free (you may have to Google your specific chocolate sauce if you don’t know). This is especially important if you’re serving this white chocolate iced coffee to someone with a gluten intolerance.
FAQS
How can I make espresso at home? If you’d like to use espresso in your Starbucks iced white mocha copycat drink, you have a few options. I personally use and really like using a Moka Pot. They’re simple to use and small. You can also invest in an espresso machine. This may be a good option for you if you drink espresso often.
Can I use cold brew coffee for this iced white mocha recipe? A cold brew mocha definitely has potential! Since cold brew coffee is generally stronger, it would be a great coffee option for your homemade iced white chocolate mocha.
EQUIPMENT NEEDED
Moka Pot -OR- Espresso Machine -OR- Coffee Maker
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White Chocolate Iced Mocha (Starbucks Copycat)
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon white chocolate sauce*
- ¼ C strong brewed coffee (or espresso)
- ice
- 1 C milk of choice (2% dairy milk recommended)
- whipped cream for topping
- additional white chocolate sauce for topping
Instructions
- Add white chocolate sauce and hot strongly brewed coffee (or espresso) to a tall glass. Stir to combine.
- Fill the glass with ice
- Pour milk over the ice and stir to combine
- Top with whipped cream and additional white chocolate sauce
- Sip and enjoy!
Notes
- Make this into a vegan coffee recipe by using a plant-based milk and vegan whipped topping.
- To make this into a dairy free coffee recipe you will need to select a dairy free or plant based milk and a dairy free whipped topping.
- For a gluten free coffee, verify that products chosen are certified to be gluten free (you may have to Google your specific chocolate sauce if you don’t know). This is especially important if you’re serving this white chocolate iced coffee to someone with a gluten intolerance.
Julia says
Loved the flavor, and definetly better than Starbucks!!!
ourlovelanguageisfood says
I’m so glad to hear you enjoyed this homemade version!! Thank you for making my recipe 🙂
Fareeda Arjoon says
I love it I will try it next time I go star bucks
ourlovelanguageisfood says
I hope you’ll try to make one at home too! 😊
David says
Decadent AF. It’s def on the sweet side though, so pair it with something savory!
ourlovelanguageisfood says
I’m glad you enjoyed it, and good suggestion on pairing it with something savory!
M. says
OMG these are SO GOOD. Super easy to make and decadent. A great summer treat.
ourlovelanguageisfood says
Yes!! So glad to hear you enjoyed this iced mocha recipe!