Citrus Free Peppermint Cocoa Spritz
Cool, chocolatey, and fizzing with minty freshness, this sparkling drink feels like a treat you'd order at a fancy café — except you can make it in under five minutes at home. Many flavored sparkling beverages and cocoa mixes sneak in citrus flavoring or citric acid as a preservative, so blending your own from scratch is a genuinely smart move. Here, unsweetened cocoa powder and maple syrup form a rich, naturally sweet base, while peppermint extract delivers that signature cool tingle without any fruit-derived additives. The blender step is the secret weapon — it fully emulsifies the cocoa so you get a silky, streak-free mixture before the sparkling water ever hits the glass. Pouring the chilled sparkling water slowly down the side keeps every sip beautifully effervescent. A dusting of cocoa and a sprig of fresh mint on top make it look almost too pretty to drink — almost.
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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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