Emulsifier Free Peppermint Cocoa Spritz
Cool, fizzy, and chocolatey with a hit of peppermint, this sparkling drink is the kind of thing that feels indulgent but comes together in under a minute with a blender and a handful of pantry staples. Many store-bought flavored sparkling drinks and chocolate syrups sneak in emulsifiers to keep their textures smooth and shelf-stable, so making your own is genuinely the easiest way to sidestep all of that. Here, unsweetened cocoa powder and maple syrup do all the heavy lifting — no additives, no stabilizers, just real ingredients blended until silky. The trick of pouring the sparkling water slowly down the side of the glass keeps every sip beautifully effervescent rather than flat. A dusting of cocoa and a few fresh mint leaves on top make it look like something you'd order at a fancy café, even though it's ready in minutes. Serve it immediately and enjoy the fizz at its peak.
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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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