Artificial Food Coloring Free Peppermint Cocoa Spritz
That cool, minty-chocolate fizz you're craving doesn't have to come from a bottle loaded with synthetic dyes and questionable additives. This sparkling cocoa drink gets its deep chocolate flavor from real unsweetened cocoa powder and its sweetness from maple syrup — nothing artificial in sight. A splash of peppermint extract gives it that refreshing, candy-cane-like lift, while the chilled sparkling water adds a satisfying effervescence that makes it feel genuinely festive. The whole thing comes together in a blender in under a minute, so it's as easy as it is impressive. Pouring the sparkling water slowly down the side of the glass keeps the bubbles lively, and a dusting of cocoa powder on top makes it look like something you'd pay way too much for at a café. It's the kind of drink that feels indulgent without any of the ingredient-label anxiety that comes with store-bought flavored sodas or holiday beverages.
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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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