Hot or Iced White Chocolate Mocha Recipe (Starbucks Copycat)
Make a Starbucks-style white chocolate mocha at home for a fraction of the price. This easy copycat recipe uses white chocolate syrup, espresso, and milk, and you can serve it hot or over ice in about 5 minutes.
Servings 1 cup
Equipment
- espresso machine or instant espresso
- microwave-safe measuring cup
- tall glass or mug
- spoon
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons of Ghirardelli white chocolate syrup
- 1 tablespoon of heavy cream
- 2 shots of espresso instant or brewed
- 2 cups of whole milk
- ice
- whipped cream optional
Instructions
For iced:
- In a cup, add the white chocolate and heavy cream.
- Top with espresso, and pour over milk.
- Stir thoroughly, and add ice.
- Serve with whipped cream.
For hot:
- In a cup, add the white chocolate and heavy cream.
- Add espresso.
- Place milk in the microwave for 90 seconds. Stir and pour over coffee.
- Serve, and top with whipped cream.
Notes
The iced version makes one venti-size drink, and the hot version makes two mugs.
Use instant espresso if you don't have an espresso machine.
For a dairy-free version, swap in your favorite non-dairy milk and creamer.
Add a few drops of peppermint extract for a holiday twist.