Homemade Nesquik Iced Mocha: The Perfect Chocolatey Coffee Treat

One scorching summer afternoon, I craved a chocolatey iced coffee but didn’t want to leave my air-conditioned sanctuary. Rummaging through my pantry, I spotted that familiar yellow Nesquik container and was instantly inspired. The resulting homemade mocha was so delicious that I haven’t visited a coffee shop for my chocolate coffee fix since! This Nesquik iced mocha has become my daily summer ritual—saving me over $100 a month while tasting even better than the coffee shop version.

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What Makes This Nesquik Iced Mocha Special?

Nothing is like cooling down with a mocha iced coffee when the weather is heating up outside. Rich and chocolatey with a nice kick of caffeine, an iced mocha latte is a daily must-have for many people during the summertime.

But even if you skip the high-end coffeehouses and opt to visit your local fast-food restaurants, going out for coffee every day is an expensive habit. This homemade version using Nesquik chocolate mix creates a drink that’s as good as McDonald’s Iced Mocha or Starbucks Iced Mocha Latte—but at a fraction of the cost.

A Quick Guide to Cold Brew Coffee

If you prefer smooth, bitter-free iced coffee and you have plenty of time, cold brew coffee will be your new best friend.

Pour a cup of coarse coffee grounds into a large jar or container with a lid. Add four cups of filtered water and stir to ensure all the coffee grounds are fully saturated.

Cover the container and refrigerate it for 12 hours. Strain the coffee using a strainer and cheesecloth into a pitcher. Cold brew coffee lasts for about a week in the refrigerator.

Ingredients

Here’s what you need to make this tasty iced coffee drink:

• Brewed coffee – Provides the caffeine kick and rich coffee base that balances the sweetness
• Chocolate milk – It creates a creamy texture while adding a layer of chocolate flavor
• Nesquik chocolate milk mix – Enhances the chocolate flavor with its signature taste and helps create a smoother texture
• Ice cubes – Chills the drink and provides refreshing coldness
• Whipped cream (optional) – Adds a luxurious, creamy topping that complements the chocolate flavor

How to Make Mocha Iced Coffee

1. Pour coffee into an airtight pitcher.
2. In a separate container, mix together chocolate milk and Nesquik.
3. Pour chocolate milk into the container with coffee. Close the lid tight and shake until well mixed.
4. Store in refrigerator until needed.
5. Pour mixture into a glass filled with ice.
6. Top with whipped cream if desired.

Ways to Brew Your Coffee Base

There are many ways to brew coffee, but the most common one is the drip method. The coffee machine you probably have on your kitchen counter uses this method, where water drips through the coffee grounds from the top.

The pour-over way of making coffee is the same method, except it is manual instead of automated.

Another popular way of making coffee, especially in gourmet coffeehouses, is with an espresso machine. Espresso machines force hot water through fine coffee grinds while under pressure, creating a strong, bitter brew that baristas use to make espresso coffee drinks like cappuccinos and lattes.

You don’t need a fancy espresso machine to make this iced mocha recipe. Chilled drip coffee or cold-brewed coffee is ideal.

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• Peppermint Mocha Recipe
• McCafe Caramel Mocha
• Mexican Coffee
• Starbucks Cinnamon Hot Chocolate
• Starbucks Drinks White Mocha

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Check out more of my easy drink recipes and favorite copycat recipes.

Thank you to twinmom for sharing her recipe.