How to Make an Iced Mocha at Home (Easy Coffee Shop Style)

This easy iced mocha recipe shows you exactly how to make an iced mocha at home using simple ingredients. Made with coffee, chocolate sauce, milk, and ice, this homemade mocha iced coffee is creamy, chocolatey, and ready in just 5 minutes — no espresso machine required.

If you love coffee shop drinks but don’t love the price tag, this recipe is the perfect solution. It tastes just like your favorite café iced mocha, but you can customize the sweetness, milk, and chocolate level to make it exactly how you like it.

Since you are here make sure to take a look at these other coffee drinks recipes, like this iced caramel iced coffee, this iced caramel macchiato, Chick-Fil-A iced mocha cream cold brew, and this iced mocha latte recipe!

This is the best iced mocha coffee recipe!

Chocolate and coffee are the ultimate flavor duo, and this iced mocha coffee recipe brings them together perfectly! Smooth, chocolatey, and refreshingly cold, it’s the ideal drink to start your day or enjoy as a mid-afternoon pick-me-up.

Plus, it is quick, easy, budget-friendly, and super versatile, so making it at home means you can control exactly what goes in it! No crazy mystery syrups of hidden sugar. After a few tries, you’ll be able to craft your ultimate mocha every single time! Just use this recipe as your base, and adjust the chocolate, creamer, or milk to suit your taste for a truly personalized coffee shop drink.

Why you’ll love this iced mocha coffee recipe:

• Cafe-style creamy mocha in minutes.
• Budget-friendly and made at home.
• Fully customizable with your favorite milk or sweetener.
• No espresso machine needed.
• Perfect for mornings, afternoons, or iced coffee cravings.

What Is in an Iced Mocha?

Mocha iced coffee is simply made out of coffee, chocolate sauce, and some sort of creamer. It is light, flavorful, and so refreshing, especially when it’s a little warm outside. 

For the richest flavor, use cold brew coffee of strong brewed coffee. Learn more about the best coffee brewing methods from The Kitchn here!

What ingredients make the Best iced mocha coffee

Here are the ingredients you will need to make this easy chocolate coffee recipe. Make sure to scroll down to the recipe card for the full detailed ingredient measurements. 

• Coffee- I used strongly brewed coffee that I chilled but you can also use cold brew or cold brew concentrate.
• Chocolate sauce
• Creamer – I like to use half and half but feel free to use anything else you might like. I like whole milk!
• Ice cubes- Of course, if you don’t want watered-down coffee, feel free to use iced coffee cubes. 

Variations

To take your iced coffee drink to the next level you can top it with whipped cream a little extra chocolate drizzle on top as well as mini chocolate chips or chocolate shavings. Trust me this will make it look and taste even better than the Starbucks iced mocha! 

How to Make an Iced Mocha at Home

Making a homemade iced mocha is simple:

1. Brew strong coffee or use cold brew.
2. Stir in chocolate sauce until fully dissolved.
3. Pour over a glass filled with ice.
4. Add milk or creamer to taste.
5. Stir, top with whipped cream if desired, and enjoy.

This easy method creates a smooth, chocolatey iced mocha coffee in minutes. Many readers say this homemade iced mocha tastes even better than Starbucks, and at a fraction of the cost.

Frequently asked questions – FAQ

How can I make iced coffee cubes?

All you have to do is pour your cooled-down regular coffee into an ice tray and freeze until solid. You can use them in your iced coffees to keep them from being too watered down. 

Can I make this iced mocha coffee dairy-free?

First off, make sure your chocolate sauce is dairy-free, or use my homemade chocolate sauce recipe, which contains no dairy products. Then, instead of using dairy creamer, use a non-dairy creamer like the NutPods ones, or just use a different milk alternative like :

• Oat milk
• Almond milk
• Cashew milk
• Soy milk
• Coconut milk, or any other plant-based milk option. 

What is the difference between an iced mocha coffee, and an iced mocha latte?

The difference is simple, the iced mocha coffee is made with mainly coffee or cold brew and is then topped off with a splash of milk or creamer. While the iced latte is made with expresso shots and milk. They both contain chocolate sauce to bring out that chocolate flavor in the most perfect way but the difference is mainly in the coffee used and the ratios of coffee to milk or creamer. 

Can I turn this into a mocha frappuccino?

Definitely! 

Instead of adding the coffee, chocolate sauce, and creamer onto a cup full of ice, pour it all in a blender with 1 cup or 1& 1/2 cups of ice, 1/4 tsp xanthan gum, as well as a few tablespoons of granulated sugar and blend. 

Pour into your serving glass, add whipped cream, and whatever toppings you like, and enjoy. 

Can I double or triple this recipe?

Yes! The full ingredients are on the recipe card alongside an x2 or x3 button which will double or triple the ingredient measurements for you. The recipe would be made exactly the same except for the fact that you’ll have to divide it into multiple glasses instead of having the whole thing in one glass. 

How much caffeine is in a homemade iced mocha coffee?

The amount of caffeine depends on the amount of coffee you use. Since this recipe only has about 3/4 cup of coffee the caffeine content will be about About 70–100 milligrams of caffeine. This is the perfect amount for an afternoon pick-me-up or a morning coffee!

Can I make this easy iced mocha coffee recipe with instant coffee?

Absolutely! I would recommend adding 1 tablespoon of instant coffee to about 1/4 cup of hot water. Mix to combine, then add in 1/2 cup of cold water. Use as you would regular iced or hot coffee in this recipe.

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