by Lola Low

So here is something a little different from my wonderful selection of coffee syrup recipes. This is a refreshing beverage, perfect for a hot day or if you fancy something a little different from your average cup of coffee. I discovered this fantastic creation after buying some chocolate mint syrup and delving into my freezer to find some ice cream to complement the syrup nicely. A bit of ice, a blender, and an espresso coffee maker, together with the usual milk and coffee, and the Iced Mint Mocha was born.

Here is what you need to make the Iced Mint Mocha:

• Plenty of ice
• 1 teaspoon of Monin mint chocolate coffee syrup
• 2 scoops of mint choc chip ice cream
• 1 or 2 espresso shots
• Cold milk
• Whipped cream
• Chocolate dust/sprinkles

Iced Mint Mocha

You will also need a blender and, ideally, an espresso maker for this creation.

Directions

1. Put a handful of ice into a blender
2. Add two scoops of mint choc chip ice cream
3. Add one teaspoon of chocolate mint-flavoured coffee syrup
4. Pour in a preferred amount of cold milk (depending on how thick you want it) and 1-2 shots of espresso (depending on how strong you like it)
5. Blend for one minute
6. Pour into a glass and top with whipped cream and chocolate dust/sprinkles or a drizzle of chocolate mint syrup.

The Iced Mint Mocha is now my favourite. The refreshing mint and the sweet chocolate make this iced coffee espresso drink a light combo. This is also good as a sundae-style dessert, just add less milk so the mixture is really thick, and then top with whipped cream, chocolate sprinkles, and a drizzle of chocolate mint syrup.

Coffee syrups are available in a variety of flavours including almond, hazelnut, vanilla, and white chocolate. My coffee syrup addiction has continued ever since I started working for a coffee supplier, and I’m not willing to go cold turkey until I have created as many inspiring recipes as possible.

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