Iced Strawberry Mocha with Strawberry Cold Foam

If you love chocolate-covered strawberries and iced coffee, this is about to be your new obsession. This Iced Strawberry Mocha is layered with rich homemade chocolate syrup, bold espresso, creamy milk, and topped with a fluffy strawberry cold foam that makes it feel straight off a specialty coffee menu. It’s refreshing, indulgent, and just dramatic enough to feel like a treat. It’s so very good!

Why This Is Delish

This drink hits every note. The chocolate syrup melts into the hot espresso for that deep mocha flavor, then gets poured over ice and milk for a smooth, refreshing base. The real highlight is the strawberry cold foam. It’s airy, lightly sweet, and adds that fruity, creamy contrast that makes every sip layered and balanced. It’s like dessert and coffee had a very successful collaboration. It’s sweet but not overpowering, refreshing but still rich, and honestly way more exciting than your standard iced latte.

How to Make This Strawberry Mocha

In a small saucepan, whisk together the cocoa powder, sugar, and water over medium heat until smooth and slightly thickened. Remove from the heat and stir in the vanilla and salt. Set aside to cool.

Combine the strawberries, white sugar, brown sugar, and water in a saucepan. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook until the strawberries soften and release their juices. Blend until smooth, then strain through a fine mesh sieve to remove seeds and pulp. Stir in the lemon juice, if using. Reserve the liquid for the cold foam.

In a small glass or frothing vessel, combine the strawberry syrup liquid, heavy cream, and a splash of milk. Froth until thick and airy.

Add about 1 to 2 teaspoons of chocolate syrup to each espresso cup. Brew the espresso directly over the chocolate syrup and stir to combine.

Fill two glasses with ice. Pour the chocolate espresso over the ice, then add milk to fill the glass. Spoon the strawberry cold foam over the top. Garnish with fresh strawberries and an extra drizzle of strawberry syrup, if desired. Serve immediately.

Substitutions For Your Dietary Needs

• Dairy-free: Use oat or almond milk for the drink and swap the heavy cream in the cold foam for full-fat coconut cream or a barista-style non-dairy creamer that froths well.
• Less sweet: Reduce the sugar slightly in the strawberry syrup or use less chocolate syrup when assembling.
• Refined sugar alternative: Use coconut sugar in place of white sugar and maple syrup instead of brown sugar.
• Stronger coffee flavor: Add an extra shot of espresso or reduce the milk slightly.

Recipe Hacks & Tips

• Blend the strawberry syrup while warm. It smooths out easier and gives you a better texture before straining.
• Strain well. Removing seeds makes the cold foam silky instead of gritty.
• Froth cold. Make sure the cream and milk are cold before frothing so the foam thickens properly.
• Layer slowly. Pour the milk gently over the espresso so you get that pretty separation.
• Serve immediately. Cold foam holds best right after frothing.

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How to Store Leftovers

Store leftover chocolate and strawberry syrups separately in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. Reheat gently on the stovetop or in the microwave before using. The assembled mocha is best enjoyed fresh.

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Iced Strawberry Mocha with Strawberry Cold Foam

This Strawberry Mocha is rich and cozy. Bold espresso and steamed milk are layered with homemade chocolate syrup, then finished with a bright strawberry syrup for a subtle fruity twist.

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Prep Time:5 minutes mins

Total Time:5 minutes mins

Yields: 2 Servings

Ingredients

FOR THE CHOCOLATE SYRUP

• ½ Cup Cocoa Powder
• ½ Cup Sugar
• ½ Cup Water
• ¼ Teaspoon Vanilla Extract
• 1 Pinch Salt

FOR THE STRAWBERRY SYRUP

• 1 Cup Strawberries fresh or frozen, hulled and sliced
• ⅓ Cup White Sugar
• ⅓ Cup Brown Sugar
• ½ Cup Water
• ½ Teaspoon Lemon Juice optional, enhances flavor

FOR THE STRAWBERRY COLD FOAM

• 4 Tablespoons Strawberry Syrup Liquid
• ¾ Cup Heavy Cream
• 1 Splash Milk

FOR SERVING

• Milk steamed (dairy or non-dairy)
• 2 Shots Espresso
• Fresh Strawberries
• Ice

Equipment

• Small Saucepan
• Whisk
• Fine-Mesh Strainer optional
• Espresso Machine or stovetop espresso maker
• Milk Frother
• Espresso Cups
• Spoon or ladle
• Coffee Machine

Instructions

• In a small saucepan, whisk together the cocoa powder, sugar, and water over medium heat until smooth and slightly thickened. Remove from the heat and stir in the vanilla and salt. Set aside to cool.
• Combine the strawberries, white sugar, brown sugar, and water in a saucepan. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook until the strawberries soften and release their juices. Blend until smooth, then strain through a fine mesh sieve to remove seeds and pulp. Stir in the lemon juice, if using. Reserve the liquid for the cold foam.
• In a small glass or frothing vessel, combine the strawberry syrup liquid, heavy cream, and a splash of milk. Froth until thick and airy.
• Add about 1 to 2 teaspoons of chocolate syrup to each espresso cup. Brew the espresso directly over the chocolate syrup and stir to combine.
• Fill two glasses with ice. Pour the chocolate espresso over the ice, then add milk to fill the glass. Spoon the strawberry cold foam over the top. Garnish with fresh strawberries and an extra drizzle of strawberry syrup, if desired. Serve immediately.

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