Cinnamon Free Peppermint Cocoa Spritz

Total time5 min

Prep time5 min

Cook time0 min

4.7

(28)

This fizzy, chocolatey drink is the kind of thing that feels indulgent but comes together in minutes with just a blender and a handful of pantry staples. The combination of rich cocoa, cool peppermint, and maple syrup creates a flavor that's bold and refreshing at the same time — like a mocha met a mint julep and decided to sparkle. Many flavored syrups and cocoa mixes sneak in cinnamon or cinnamon-adjacent spices, so making your own from scratch means you stay in complete control of every ingredient. Blending the cocoa with cold water and ice first ensures a silky-smooth base with no gritty powder floating around, and then the slow pour of sparkling water keeps every sip lively and effervescent. A dusting of cocoa and a few fresh mint leaves on top make it look genuinely impressive for something that takes under five minutes to pull off. It's equally at home as a cozy afternoon treat or a fun non-alcoholic option when you're entertaining.

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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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