Spice Free Peppermint Cocoa Spritz
This fizzy, chocolatey drink hits like a fancy café treat but comes together in minutes with just a blender and a handful of pantry staples. The combination of rich cocoa, sweet maple syrup, and cool peppermint extract creates a refreshing, dessert-like sip that feels indulgent without being heavy. Because the flavor comes entirely from pure, single-ingredient sources, there are no hidden spice blends or mystery seasonings to worry about — just clean, straightforward ingredients you can trust. The sparkling water gets poured gently down the side of the glass to keep every sip bubbly and light, which makes the whole experience feel a little extra special. A pinch of fine salt rounds out the chocolate flavor in a way that's subtle but surprisingly effective. Finish it off with a few fresh mint leaves and a dusting of cocoa powder, and you've got something that looks as good as it tastes.
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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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