Peanut Free Peppermint Cocoa Spritz
This fizzy, chocolatey 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. The combination of unsweetened cocoa, cool peppermint extract, and a touch of maple syrup creates a rich, minty base that gets lifted by a slow pour of sparkling water for a satisfying effervescence in every sip. It's the kind of refresher that works equally well as an afternoon treat or a festive mocktail for a crowd. Store-bought flavored drinks can be a minefield of undisclosed additives and shared-facility warnings, so blending your own from scratch means you know exactly what's going in the glass. The salt is a small but mighty addition here — it rounds out the chocolate flavor and keeps the whole thing from tasting flat. A dusting of cocoa powder and a few fresh mint leaves on top make it look genuinely impressive with almost zero extra effort. Cool, creamy-textured, and completely refreshing, this one is going to earn a permanent spot in your rotation.
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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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