Cashew Free Peppermint Cocoa Spritz

Total time5 min

Prep time5 min

Cook time0 min

4.7

(28)

Cool, chocolatey, and refreshingly minty, this sparkling cocoa drink is the kind of thing that feels indulgent without requiring any effort at all. A quick blitz in the blender brings together cocoa powder, maple syrup, and a touch of peppermint extract into a silky base, and then chilled sparkling water is gently poured in to keep every sip lively and fizzy. The whole thing comes together in under a minute, which makes it perfect for a spontaneous treat or a fun non-alcoholic option when you're entertaining. Many store-bought flavored drinks and chocolate mixes sneak in nut-based ingredients or are processed on shared equipment, so making this at home with a short, straightforward ingredient list is genuinely reassuring. Every ingredient here is naturally free from tree nuts, so there's no label-reading stress involved. A dusting of cocoa powder and a few fresh mint leaves on top make it look far fancier than the effort it took to make.

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Ingredients

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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