Oats Free Peppermint Cocoa Spritz

Total time5 min

Prep time5 min

Cook time0 min

4.7

(28)

Cool, fizzy, and deeply chocolatey, this peppermint cocoa spritz is the kind of drink that feels indulgent without requiring any effort at all. A quick blitz in the blender brings together cocoa powder, maple syrup, peppermint extract, and a pinch of salt into a silky, smooth base before sparkling water is gently poured in to keep things effervescent. The result is a refreshing, lightly sweet beverage that tastes like a peppermint mocha met a sparkling lemonade and decided to be something better. For anyone navigating grain sensitivities, this is a naturally safe choice — every single ingredient here is straightforwardly oat-free with no hidden grains to second-guess. Pouring the sparkling water slowly down the side of the glass is a small but satisfying trick that preserves every last bubble. Finish it with a dusting of cocoa and a sprig of fresh mint and it looks genuinely impressive for something that comes together in under five minutes.

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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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