Almond Free Peppermint Cocoa Spritz
Cool, fizzy, and deeply chocolatey, this peppermint cocoa spritz is the kind of drink that feels like a treat without any of the fuss. The combination of unsweetened cocoa, maple syrup, and peppermint extract blends into a smooth, rich base that gets lifted by a pour of chilled sparkling water — the result is somewhere between a fancy mocktail and a refreshing dessert in a glass. Because everything goes straight into the blender, you get a perfectly smooth, streak-free mixture in under a minute. For anyone navigating nut-free needs, this one is genuinely stress-free — every ingredient on the list is naturally free from tree nuts, with no swaps or substitutions required. The slow pour of sparkling water down the side of the glass keeps the fizz alive, so you get that satisfying effervescence all the way to the bottom. A dusting of cocoa powder and a few fresh mint leaves on top make it look like something you'd order at a trendy café, but it comes together right in your own kitchen.
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2 servings
- 2 tsp unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tbsp maple syrup
- ¼ tsp peppermint extract
- 1 cup cold water
- 1 cup ice cubes
- 1 cup plain sparkling water, chilled
- ⅛ tsp fine salt
For serving
- fresh mint leaves, for serving (optional)
- 1 tsp cocoa powder, for dusting (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Add the cocoa powder, maple syrup, peppermint extract, cold water, ice cubes, and salt to a blender. Blend on high for 20–30 seconds until the mixture is smooth and uniformly combined with no visible cocoa streaks.
- 2
Divide the blended mixture evenly between two tall glasses. Pour 1/2 cup of chilled sparkling water into each glass, pouring slowly down the side of the glass to preserve the fizz.
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