Seeds Free Peppermint Cocoa Spritz

Total time5 min

Prep time5 min

Cook time0 min

4.7

(28)

This chilled, 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 unsweetened cocoa, cool peppermint, and a touch of maple syrup creates a rich, refreshing flavor that tastes far more sophisticated than the effort involved. Sparkling water gets folded in gently at the end, giving each sip a satisfying fizz without losing any of the effervescence. For anyone navigating a seeds-free lifestyle, store-bought flavored drinks and cocoa mixes can be surprisingly tricky — many contain hidden seed-derived oils or additives — so making your own from scratch is genuinely the smarter move. Every ingredient here is straightforward and easy to verify, which means you can sip with total confidence. A few fresh mint leaves and a dusting of cocoa on top make it look like something you'd order at a café, but it's ready in your kitchen 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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