Enjoy all the rich and velvety goodness of your favorite Starbucks iced caffeinated treat at home with this quick and easy Iced White Mocha Recipe. The combination of robust espresso, creamy milk, and homemade white chocolate sauce is truly a delight. You only need 4 ingredients and about 15 minutes to make it!
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We love specialty coffee beverages but we don't go to Starbucks, so we rely heavily on our espresso machine to make our very own tasty drinks at home.
Try our delicious Starbucks homemade copycat versions of this strawberry latte, this hot miel, this pumpkin spice iced latte, or this honey lavender latte!
Looking for more coffee drinks? You may also enjoy this yummy coconut latte, this rose latte, this maple latte, or this Bailey's coffee recipe for the weekends!
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❤️Why we love this recipe
- Easy to make. We promise it's easy for anyone to master this drink. Just make the white chocolate sauce, brew the espresso, add the milk, pour over ice, and enjoy.
- Made with 4 simple ingredients. Everything you need to make this recipe can be found at any grocery store, and you only need 4 ingredients!
- Convenient & cost-effective. No need to go out and line up to get your coffee! Enjoy this drink comfortably at home, at a fraction of the price!
- Make it your own. You have control over how strong or sweet you want your drink to be when you make it yourself. Adjust the amount of espresso, the amount or type of milk, and white chocolate to suit your preferences.
☕️Ingredients
Here are the ingredients we used for this recipe. You can find more information for substitutions below.
- Espresso. You need strong coffee here to balance out the sweetness of the white chocolate. Pull the espresso first or make the coffee and place it in the fridge or freezer to cool off quickly so it doesn't melt the ice in your latte.
- White chocolate. We recommend using a bar of white chocolate and cutting it up into small pieces so that it melts well. Chocolate chips don't melt as well, as they are meant to hold their shape, so use a bar if you can.
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✨Substitutions & variations
Here are a few suggestions on additional flavors to try, or simple variations to this recipe.
- Swap the espresso. To use strong brewed coffee instead of espresso, use about 4 ounces of strong brewed coffee in place of 2 ounces of espresso.
- Use pre-made white chocolate sauce. Instead of making homemade white chocolate sauce, you can use a pre-made white chocolate sauce or even white chocolate flavored syrup instead.
- Creamier. Swap the milk for half and half for an ultra-creamy drink.
- Sugar free. Feel free to use sugar free white chocolate to lower the added sugar in this drink.
- Caramel iced white mocha. If you want to add another layer of flavor to the drink, a drizzle of salted caramel would make this drink even more decadent and delicious.
- Fruity iced white mocha. Berries and white chocolate are a perfect match, so try adding a splash of homemade raspberry simple syrup, blueberry simple syrup, or strawberry simple syrup for extra flavor.
🔪Prep work
- Chop the white chocolate into smaller pieces using a sharp knife.
- Brew the espresso or coffee and let it cool.
- Measure the rest of the ingredients.
📋Instructions
Make the white chocolate sauce
Add the chopped white chocolate to a bowl. Set aside.
Heat the milk on the stovetop or in the microwave until hot, but not boiling. (Image 1)
Pour the hot milk over the chopped white chocolate and leave it alone for a couple of minutes. (Image 2)
Gently mix until the chocolate is fully melted and the ganache is nice and smooth. (Image 3) The mixture will be runny at first, but it will thicken as it cools.
Make the white chocolate milk
Meanwhile, in a separate beaker, combine milk, vanilla extract, and white chocolate sauce to taste. (Image 4)
⭑Pro Tip: The white chocolate sauce and milk can be pre-made and used throughout the week for different drinks if stored in the fridge in an airtight container.
Assemble
In an ice-filled glass, add in the white chocolate milk. (Image 5)
Then add in the espresso. (Image 6)
Stir the espresso and milk mixture together to combine. (Image 7)
Top with optional whipped cream, more white chocolate sauce, and white chocolate shavings if desired. Enjoy! (Image 8)
⭑Pro Tip: Adjust sweetness to taste! Add more or less of the white chocolate sauce to suit your preferences.
Serve, and enjoy!
✨Tips & tricks
- Chop the white chocolate up into small pieces. This will help it melt evenly.
- Don't scorch the milk! Once the milk is bubbling on the edges, it's ready. Don't let it boil, or burn the bottom of the pan.
- Once the milk is poured over the chocolate, let it sit for a few minutes before mixing it. This helps it melt gently, and completely.
- Cool the espresso. Allow the brewed espresso to cool down before mixing it with ice to prevent the ice from melting too quickly. This helps retain the strong coffee flavor and the drink's cold temperature.
- Use big ice cubes. This will avoid diluting the drink too quickly. You can also use coffee ice cubes for a more intense coffee flavor.
- Adjust sweetness to taste. Adjust the amount of white chocolate sauce according to your preference. Start with less and add more as needed. Remember that the sauce is sweet, so the amount will dictate the sweetness of your drink.
- Ensure the white chocolate sauce has a pourable consistency before using. If you're making the white chocolate sauce in advance, remember to warm it up slightly before using it in your drink, especially if it has thickened in the fridge.
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💭Frequently Asked Questions
Store leftover white chocolate sauce or milk in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 4-5 days. If the white chocolate sauce solidifies, reheat it gently at 50% power in the microwave in 15-second increments, stirring in between until it's smooth again.
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Disclosure: This recipe was originally published on December 12th 2021, but has been republished with an updated recipe, new photos, and improved instructions as of July 7th, 2024. We hope you enjoy the new look!
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📖 Recipe
Iced White Mocha (Starbucks Copycat)
Equipment
- Saucepan
Ingredients
Homemade white chocolate sauce (makes about 3-4 servings)
- 4 ounces white chocolate finely chopped
- ½ cup milk
Iced white mocha (for 1 drink)
- 2 ounces brewed espresso chilled (or half a cup of strong brewed coffee)
- 1 cup milk
- 2-3 tablespoons white chocolate sauce to taste, homemade or storebought
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract optional
Instructions
White chocolate sauce (makes multiple servings)
- Add the chopped white chocolate to a bowl. Set aside. Heat the milk on the stovetop or in the microwave until hot, but not boiling. Pour the hot milk over the chopped white chocolate and leave it alone for a couple of minutes.4 ounces white chocolate, ½ cup milk
- Gently mix until the chocolate is fully melted and the ganache is nice and smooth. The mixture will be runny at first, but it will thicken as it cools.
White chocolate milk
- Meanwhile, in a separate beaker, combine milk, vanilla extract, and white chocolate sauce to taste.1 cup milk, ½ teaspoon vanilla extract, 2-3 tablespoons white chocolate sauce
Assemble the drink
- In an ice-filled glass, add in the white chocolate milk, followed by the espresso. Stir to combine.2 ounces brewed espresso
- Top with optional whipped cream, more white chocolate sauce, and white chocolate shavings if desired. Enjoy!
- Store leftover white chocolate sauce or milk in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 4-5 days. If the white chocolate sauce solidifies, reheat it gently at 50% power in the microwave in 15-second increments, stirring in between until it's smooth again.
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Notes
- Chop the white chocolate up into small pieces. This will help it melt evenly.
- Don't scorch the milk! Once the milk is bubbling on the edges, it's ready. Don't let it boil, or burn the bottom of the pan.
- Once the milk is poured over the chocolate, let it sit for a few minutes before mixing it. This helps it melt gently, and completely.
- Cool the espresso. Allow the brewed espresso to cool down before mixing it with ice to prevent the ice from melting too quickly. This helps retain the strong coffee flavor and the drink's cold temperature.
- Use big ice cubes. This will avoid diluting the drink too quickly. You can also use coffee ice cubes for a more intense coffee flavor.
- Adjust sweetness to taste. Adjust the amount of white chocolate sauce according to your preference. Start with less and add more as needed. Remember that the sauce is sweet, so the amount will dictate the sweetness of your drink.
- Ensure the white chocolate sauce has a pourable consistency before using. If you're making the white chocolate sauce in advance, remember to warm it up slightly before using it in your drink, especially if it has thickened in the fridge.
Marcia G. King says
Loved it!
Briana says
Oh we're so happy to hear this Marcia! Thanks for trying it! 🙂