Iced Mocha Latte Recipe with Instant Coffee
This iced mocha latte recipe with instant coffee is the homemade Starbucks-style version—but with different twist own twist. It’s quick, café-style, and needs no espresso machine. Just mix coffee, cocoa, milk, and ice, and you’ve got a refreshing summer drink.
Ingredients
- 1 to 1.5 tsp instant coffee powder
- 1 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1.5 tbsp sugar or sweetener stevia, honey, or maple syrup
- 1 to 2 tbsp hot water
- 1 cup cold milk dairy or plant-based
- Ice cubes fill half or more of glass
- Optional: whipped cream chocolate syrup, cocoa powder, cinnamon, sea salt
Instructions
- Make Coffee-Chocolate Base: In a small bowl, mix instant coffee, cocoa powder, sweetener, and hot water. Stir well until it becomes a smooth paste.
- Prep the Glass: Fill a tall glass halfway with ice. Optional: drizzle chocolate syrup on the inside of the glass.
- Add Coffee-Choco Mix: Pour the coffee-chocolate mixture over the ice.
- Add Cold Milk: Slowly pour cold milk into the glass. Watch the swirl, then stir everything well.
- Top It Off (Optional): Add whipped cream, chocolate shavings, cocoa dusting, or a pinch of sea salt. Sip and enjoy!
Notes
Want creamy café texture? Just froth your milk separately or shake it in a jar before pouring. It makes a HUGE difference in mouthfeel—like turning your regular iced mocha into a mini Starbucks moment.