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    Home » Recipes » Drinks

    Iced White Chocolate Mocha (Starbucks Copycat Recipe!)

    Published: Jun 6, 2021 · Last modified: Oct 8, 2022 by Leslie Kiszka / This post may contain affiliate links.

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    5 from 4 votes
    Iced White Chocolate Mocha

    This iced white chocolate mocha recipe is a sweet and creamy iced version of my fan favorite white chocolate mocha! The perfect Starbucks copycat recipe to enjoy over ice on a hot day.

    Iced white chocolate mocha in a pint glass with a teal straw

    My copycat Starbucks white chocolate mocha recipe has been one of the top trending posts for years now, so I figured it was only fair that I also shared my copycat Starbucks iced white chocolate mocha, too!

    The hot version is great for cozying up next to a warm fire on a cold winter’s day, and this iced version is perfect for getting your caffeine fix on a balmy summer’s day.

    How to make white chocolate sauce

    Thankfully, it’s pretty easy to make your own white chocolate syrup!

    • In a small pot over low heat on the stove, heat heavy cream until it is bubbling around the edges of the saucepan.
    • Remove from heat and use a whisk to stir in white chocolate and butter until combined and smooth.
    • Transfer to a heat-proof container and store in the fridge to cool.
    Chopped white chocolate on a cutting board
    Heavy cream in a small saucepan
    Chopped white chocolate, butter and heavy cream in a small saucepan
    White chocolate sauce in a small saucepan

    How to make iced white chocolate mocha

    Fill a 16 ounce glass with ice cubes (around 1-1.5 cups worth), then pour in milk, white chocolate sauce and 2 shots of espresso (or cold brew coffee) and give it a stir to combine.

    You could also use a cocktail shaker to shake it and combine instead of stirring if you wanted to! That method gives it a bit of frothiness.

    Use high quality white chocolate

    I’ve said this so many times in so many different posts, but it’s just as true now and it always in: use a high quality white chocolate that you like the flavor of.

    No offense to the brands that churn out generic bags of white chocolate chips, but those aren’t the quality you need for this recipe. I always use white chocolate baking bars, chopped.

    Milk being poured into a pint glass filled with ice
    Espresso being poured into glass of milk
    White chocolate sauce being poured into a pint glass
    An iced mocha being stirred

    Time for the toppings

    Now you can top it off with some whipped cream, and extra white chocolate sauce if you have any. This obviously adds calories and more sugar to the mix, but if you’re going to treat yourself… really treat yourself!

    You could also choose to add some white chocolate curls if you want to get extra fancy with it.

    This is a great way to use my mascarpone whipped cream, if you have extra lying around.

    Whipped cream being piped onto a pint glass of mocha
    White chocolate sauce being poured on top of a drink

    Add a straw and you’re all set

    I happen to have these silicon straws from Grove Collaborative that are more teal than the signature Starbucks’ green, but it’s close enough for me!

    A straw is a good idea in general so you don’t end up with whipped cream and white chocolate sauce all over your face ;)

    A copycat Starbucks iced white chocolate mocha with a teal straw

    Make white chocolate sauce in a bigger batch

    Like making iced white chocolate mochas a lot? Do yourself a favor and make a larger batch of white chocolate sauce and store it in the fridge so you can use a little each time you make these.

    If you want enough for a week’s worth of drinks (if you use 1-2 tablespoons sauce for each), make the white chocolate sauce as instructed in the recipe card below, but in these quantities:

    • 7 ounces white chocolate, chopped
    • 7 ounce heavy cream
    • 3 ½ tablespoons unsalted butter

    After you’ve made this recipe, please consider coming back to share your experience with others by leaving a comment below with a star rating!

    A copycat Starbucks iced white chocolate mocha with a teal straw

    Iced White Chocolate Mocha

    5 from 4 votes
    A sweet and creamy iced version of my fan favorite white chocolate mocha recipe! The perfect Starbucks copycat recipe to enjoy over ice on a hot day.
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    Prep Time 5 minutes
    Cook Time 5 minutes
    Servings 1
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    Recommended Equipment

    • Small saucepan

    Ingredients
     
     

    • 1 ounce white chocolate, high quality bar, chopped
    • 1 ounce heavy cream
    • ½ tablespoon unsalted butter
    • 6 ounces milk, dairy or non-dairy milk of choice
    • 2 ounces espresso or cold brew coffee
    • 1 cup ice cubes
    • Whipped cream, optional, for topping

    Instructions
     

    • In a small saucepan over low heat, heat heavy cream until it is bubbling around the edges of the saucepan. Remove from heat and use a whisk to stir in white chocolate and butter until combined and smooth.
      1 ounce white chocolate | 1 ounce heavy cream | ½ tablespoon unsalted butter
    • Transfer to a heat-proof container and store in the fridge to cool. See recipe notes for information about adding more sweetness to your mixture, if desired.
    • Fill a 16 ounce glass with ice cubes, then pour in milk, white chocolate sauce and espresso (or cold brew coffee) and give it a stir to combine.
      2 ounces espresso or cold brew coffee | 1 cup ice cubes | 6 ounces milk
    • Top with whipped cream, and additional white chocolate sauce, if you have extra. Add a straw, serve immediately and enjoy!
      Whipped cream

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    Notes

    Added sweetness: If you prefer your drinks even sweeter, try adding 1 tablespoon of granulated, light brown, or coconut sugar to your white chocolate sauce. You could also add a little simple syrup to your drink as you’re mixing it.
    White chocolate sauce: If you want enough for a week’s worth of drinks (if you use 1-2 tablespoons sauce for each), make the white chocolate sauce as instructed in the recipe card above, but in these quantities:
    • 7 ounces white chocolate, chopped
    • 7 ounce heavy cream
    • 3 ½ tablespoons unsalted butter

    Nutrition

    Serving: 16ounces | Calories: 410kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 31g | Saturated Fat: 19g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 77mg | Sodium: 130mg | Potassium: 394mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 25g | Vitamin A: 876IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 277mg | Iron: 1mg
    Course Drink
    Cuisine American
    Author Leslie Kiszka
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    1. Amanda

      June 07, 2021 at 1:39 pm

      5 stars
      I’m sog lad you posted this! I’d been making your hot recipe and then just chilling it and pouring it over ice, but this tastes much better. And yes I made it already even though you posted it today LOL

      Reply
      • Leslie Kiszka

        June 07, 2021 at 1:40 pm

        Haha, nothing wrong with that! I’m just glad you like it :)

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