Shellfish Free Peppermint Cocoa Spritz
This fizzy, 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 rich cocoa, cool peppermint, and maple syrup creates a flavor that tastes like a fancy café treat — without any of the mystery ingredients. Blending the cocoa with cold water and ice first ensures a silky-smooth base before the sparkling water goes in, so every sip is perfectly balanced rather than gritty or uneven. Pouring the sparkling water slowly down the side of the glass is a small but brilliant trick that keeps the bubbles lively all the way to the bottom. A dusting of cocoa powder and a few fresh mint leaves on top make it look genuinely impressive, whether you're serving it to guests or just treating yourself on a Tuesday. Every single ingredient here is naturally free from ocean-sourced proteins, so there's zero need to scrutinize labels or worry about hidden cross-contact — it's just a clean, delicious drink from start to finish.
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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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