Artificial Flavors Free Peppermint Cocoa Spritz
Cool, chocolatey, and refreshingly minty, this sparkling drink is the kind of treat that feels indulgent without any of the ingredient guesswork. Every element here is straightforward and recognizable — unsweetened cocoa powder, maple syrup, peppermint extract, and sparkling water — so you know exactly what you're sipping. That matters more than it might seem, because so many flavored syrups and cocoa mixes sneak in synthetic additives that have no business being in your glass. Blending the cocoa with maple syrup and a touch of salt before adding the fizz is the move that makes this work, creating a silky, evenly mixed base that the sparkling water lifts into something genuinely special. Pouring the sparkling water slowly down the side of the glass keeps every sip bubbly and light rather than flat. A few fresh mint leaves and a dusting of cocoa on top make it look like something you'd pay too much for at a café. It comes together in minutes and is the kind of drink you'll want to make on repeat.
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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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