Iced mocha

Name: Iced mocha
Prep time: 4 min
Cook time: 1 min
Total time: 5 min
Ingredients: 15 g dark chocolate (70–85%), finely chopped; 36 ml espresso; 1 tsp sugar (optional); 180 ml milk, cold; 150 g ice; 30 ml heavy cream, lightly whipped (optional)

Vegetarian

Espresso melted with dark chocolate into a syrup, then poured over cold milk and ice — the chilled cousin of the caffè mocha.

Iced mocha is an International cold drink, ready in about 5 minutes and made with dark chocolate (70–85%), espresso and milk. It serves 1 and is rated easy to cook.

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Prep: 4 min
Cook: 1 min
Total: 5 min
Serves: 1
Level: Easy
Calories: 206

Ingredients

1 tall glass (about 350 ml)

15 g Dark chocolate (70–85%) (opens in a new tab), finely choppedSwap: Cocoa powder (Use 2 tsp cocoa plus 2 tsp sugar.)
36 ml Espresso (opens in a new tab)One hot double shot, or 60 ml strong moka-pot coffee.
1 tsp (4 g) Sugar (opens in a new tab) (optional)Depends on the chocolate.
180 ml Milk (opens in a new tab), coldSwap: Oat milk; Almond milk (unsweetened)Contains milk
150 g Ice (opens in a new tab)
30 ml Heavy cream (opens in a new tab), lightly whipped (optional)Topping.Contains milk

Equipment

Espresso machine (opens in a new tab)

Method

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Step 1
Put the chopped chocolate (opens in a new tab) (and sugar (opens in a new tab), if using) in a small jug and pull the hot espresso (opens in a new tab) straight onto it. Stir until completely smooth — the chocolate must melt while the coffee is hot.
- 2 min
- Espresso machine (opens in a new tab)
2
Step 2
Fill a tall glass with the ice and pour in the cold milk (opens in a new tab).
- 1 min
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Step 3
Pour the chocolate (opens in a new tab) espresso (opens in a new tab) over the milk (opens in a new tab), stir and top with whipped cream if you like.
- 1 min

About this dish

Origin: Not attributed to one place · Origin uncertainA modern coffee-shop drink; no single origin.Also popular in United States, United Kingdom, Australia, South Korea
Dish: Snack · Brunch · Cold drinks
Cooking method: No-cook
Taste: sweet, rich, refreshing, creamy
Diet: Vegetarian (lacto-ovo) · No gluten ingredients · Low-carb
All labels
Vegetarian (lacto-ovo) · Eggetarian · Lacto-vegetarian · Pescatarian · Flexitarian-friendly · No gluten ingredients · Egg-free · Alcohol-free · Pork-free · Beef-free · Low-carb · Low-sodium
With the listed swaps: Vegan, Plant-based, Ovo-vegetarian, Dairy-free, No nut ingredients, No added sugarWorked out from the ingredients. How labels work
Good for: Everyday
Cook more with: Dark chocolate (70–85%) · Espresso · Milk

Allergens

Contains, can be adapted: Milkfrom dark chocolate (70–85%), milk, heavy cream
May contain: Peanutsfrom dark chocolate (70–85%)
May contain: Tree nutsfrom dark chocolate (70–85%)
May contain: Soyfrom dark chocolate (70–85%)

Based on typical versions of these ingredients and not verified allergen-free. Brands differ and cross-contact happens, so always check labels. For severe allergies, follow your clinician’s advice.

Nutrition

206 kcal per serving

Estimated

1 serving ≈ 386 g · recipe makes 1

Where the energy comes from

Protein 14%
Carbohydrate 32%
Fat 54%

Nutrition per serving and per 100 g
Nutrient	Per serving	Per 100 g*
Energy	206 kcal	53 kcal
Protein	7.1 g	1.8 g
Carbohydrate	16.4 g	4.2 g
Net carbohydrate	14.8 g	3.8 g
Sugars	13 g	3.4 g
Added sugars	—	—
Fibre	1.6 g	0.4 g
Fat	12.5 g	3.2 g
Saturated fat	7.2 g	1.9 g
Trans fat	—	—
Cholesterol	19 mg	5 mg
Sodium	91 mg	23 mg
Salt equivalent	0.2 g	0.1 g

Vitamins & minerals per serving

Potassium: 393 mg
Calcium: 236 mg
Iron: 1.9 mg
Magnesium: 85 mg
Vitamin A (RAE): 86 µg
Vitamin C: 0 mg
Vitamin D: 2.4 µg
Vitamin B12: 0.9 µg
Folate (DFE): 10 µg

How these numbers were made

Calculated from USDA FoodData Central (SR Legacy) per-100 g values and the listed quantities.
*Per 100 g of combined raw ingredients; the cooked dish may weigh more or less.
Optional ingredients are not included: sugar, heavy cream.
Ice: Frozen water; same composition as water.
“—” means the value isn’t known for enough of the ingredients; it is never zero by default.
Values are estimates for guidance, not for medical dosing. U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, 2019. fdc.nal.usda.gov.

Good to know

Tips

Melting the chocolate in hot espresso first is essential: cold milk alone leaves it in hard specks.

Common mistakes

Pouring hot espresso with chocolate straight onto the ice before stirring — it sets in streaks.

Storage

Make to order and drink straight away; milk foam collapses and coffee loses its aroma within minutes.

Variations

Blended iced mocha: Blend everything with the ice for a frappé-style drink.

Original editorial recipe · FriendsPantry editorial · Not yet independently reviewed · Added 3 Nov 2026 · Updated 8 Nov 2026

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Main ingredient

Milk, cold180 ml · 185 g

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