This Iced White Chocolate Mocha recipe is creamy, loaded with white chocolate, and only requires a few ingredients. You can use store bought white chocolate syrup or make it from scratch with only 2 ingredients. It is so yummy and so easy to make. My favorite part might be the whipped cream on top.
You have to try my Vanilla Sweet Cream Cold Foam recipe too!
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Highlights
- Starbucks copycat but better
- Instructions for store bought white chocolate sauce & homemade
- Regular milk & non-dairy milk will work
- Topped with whipped cream and extra white chocolate
- Can also be served hot
- Customize the level of sweetness to your taste (the best part of coffee at home & copycat recipes)
Ingredient Notes
- Espresso: Any espresso roast will work. If you do not have an espresso machine, you can use instant espresso powder or instant coffee. Follow the instructions on the package to prepare. You can also substitute the espresso for ½ cup strongly brewed dark roast coffee.
- Milk: You can use any fat percentage of milk or even plant based milk. If you want the drink extra creamy, use whole milk. If you want the drink a little lighter, use non-dairy milk or skim milk. I love using coconut or oat milk.
- White Chocolate Mocha Sauce: You can make homemade white chocolate sauce or use store bought. I like Torani’s White Chocolate Sauce, but any brand will work. Use 1 Tablespoon if you prefer a less sweet coffee drink. Use 2 Tablespoons for more of a white chocolate flavor.
Complete list of ingredients and amounts is located on the recipe card below.
Helpful Equipment & Tools
- Nespresso Vertuo Coffee and Espresso Maker: This is the espresso machine I use daily for both coffee and espresso. It works great and uses pods which makes it super easy to make. This machine also comes with a milk frother.
- SIMPLETASTE Milk Frother Handheld: This hand held frother is super inexpensive and works great.
- LUXU Glass Coffee Mugs Set of 4: These clear mugs are super fun for coffee or tea. They are also great quality.
How to Make an Iced White Chocolate Mocha
Overview
- Combine the milk and white chocolate sauce.
- Add the espresso, ice, and enjoy!
Step by Step
Step 1: In a glass, whisk together (or use a frother to mix) the milk and white chocolate sauce until it is completely combined.
Step 2: Pour the espresso on top of the milk. Add ice and stir. Garnish with whipped cream and additional white chocolate if desired.
TIP - The frother seamlessly combines the milk and white chocolate sauce.
TIP - Don’t forget the homemade whipped cream.
Make Ahead & Storage
- Make Ahead: The white chocolate mocha sauce can be made in advance and stored in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 4 days. The espresso can be made the night before so it has time to chill.
- Refrigerator: I do not recommend combining the espresso, milk, and white chocolate until you are ready to drink it. Each component can be stored separately in the fridge.
- Freezer: I do not recommend freezing the white chocolate sauce for the iced white chocolate mocha drink.
Expert Tips
- Use strong espresso or dark roast coffee. The strong bitter flavor of the espresso/coffee compliments the sweetness of the white chocolate. Espresso results in the best flavor.
- Taste as you go. You might prefer your drink with a little less white chocolate sauce than the recipe calls for, but this is the beauty of making a white mocha at home. You can completely customize it to your taste.
- Use a frother to mix the milk and chocolate sauce. Using a handheld frother will help the sauce to dissolve better into the milk.
- Add whipped cream on top. This really makes the drink taste like a Starbucks copycat white mocha. You can make homemade vanilla sweet cream or use store bought.
Recipe Notes
- The recipe can be doubled. Brew the shots of espresso in separate cups. Make the white chocolate milk mixture and pour half of it over each shot.
Variations
- Hot: Instead of a copycat Starbucks iced white chocolate mocha, you can make a hot white mocha following this recipe. After you have combined the milk and white chocolate sauce, warm it on the stove, in the microwave, or in a frother. Pour the warm milk mixture over hot shots of espresso and you have a copycat Starbucks hot white mocha!
FAQs
Starbucks describes their white mocha as, “[their] signature espresso meets white chocolate sauce and steamed milk, and then is finished off with sweetened whipped cream to create this supreme white chocolate delight.” And
Some claim that Starbucks uses the Fontana brand of white chocolate mocha sauce. It can be purchased on amazon.
Yes. Use ½ cup of strongly brewed dark roast coffee. You may also want to reduce the milk by ¼ cup depending on how strong the coffee is.
An iced white mocha is an iced latte with white chocolate sauce. You can also make it with iced coffee.
An iced latte is espresso and milk served over ice. The ratio is typically 1 part espresso to 3 parts milk.
An iced mocha is similar to a traditional mocha but has less cocoa flavor. The white chocolate sauce is sweeter and almost a little buttery.
Yes. These are the exact same drinks.
Yes from the espresso. There is about 60 mg of caffeine per ounce of espresso. This is just an estimate.
Yes. Typically if you order an iced white chocolate mocha from Starbucks or a local coffee shop it is pretty sweet. This is why I prefer to make them at home or
A white chocolate mocha has less of a coffee flavor compared to other drinks because the sweetness from the white chocolate tones down the flavor of the espresso. You can still taste the coffee though. It is sweeter than a traditional mocha.
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Iced White Chocolate Mocha
Equipment:
Ingredients:
- 1.5 - 2 ounces chilled espresso*
- ¾ cup of milk*
- 1-2 Tablespoons white chocolate sauce*
- ice, for serving
Optional Garnish
- whipped cream
- mini white chocolate chips
Instructions:
- Review all recipe notes and instructions before beginning.
- In a glass, whisk together (or use a frother to mix) the milk and white chocolate sauce until it is completely combined.
- Pour the espresso on top of the milk. Add ice and stir. Garnish with whipped cream and additional white chocolate if desired.
This drink is such a treat! Will definitely be making it again soon!
This was really delicious! I'm going to save so much money now that I can make my fancy, blended Starbucks drink at home!
a perfect mid afternoon pick me up!
This is a really great homemade iced white chocolate mocha! I use my Ninja coffee bar because I don't have the Nespresso, but keep all ingredients the same and it turns out lovely.
Yum! This iced white mocha was so delicious! Perfect pick me up!
Better check the instructions overview. Unless you actually mean to add pasta, spices, and broth!?
Oooops! Thanks