Copycat Starbucks Mocha Frappuccino
Blended espresso-based frozen drink with dark chocolate and milk. Brew hot espresso, dissolve sugar, combine with milk and chocolate syrup, chill, then blend with ice until smooth. Top with whipped cream for a café-style treat.
Ingredients
- ¾ cup espresso coffee, brewed
- ¼ cup sugar
- 1 cup milk
- ½ cup dark chocolate syrupmilk chocolate syrup1:1flavoradds dairy
lighter chocolate taste
- xanthan gum, pinch
- 4 cup ice
- whipped cream, for topping
- chocolate syrup, drizzle, for toppingmilk chocolate syrup1:1flavoradds dairy
lighter chocolate taste
Instructions
- 1
Brew espresso according to package directions
- 2
Pour hot espresso into blender
- 3
Add sugar and mix until dissolved
- 4
Add milk, chocolate syrup, and xanthan gum, mix for another minute
- 5
Transfer to refrigerator and cool for 30 minutes
- 6
Add ice to blender and blend on high until smooth
- 7
Pour into glasses
- 8
Top each glass with whipped cream
Tips
Cooling the mixture before blending with ice helps achieve a smoother consistency and prevents over-dilution
Good to Know
Best consumed fresh. Store leftover syrup component refrigerated for up to 2 weeks.
Prepare espresso and syrup mixture up to 1 day ahead; assemble with ice when ready to serve.
Serve immediately after blending in tall glasses with whipped cream topping and optional chocolate drizzle.
Common Mistakes
Skip the 30-minute chilling step to avoid watery frappuccino from excess melted ice
Use low heat blending to avoid breaking down ice unevenly and creating icy chunks
Substitutions
Dairy-Free Swaps
General Alternatives
lighter chocolate taste