Hot Cocoa Cold Brew Coffee
A festive iced hot cocoa cold brew made with smooth cold brew coffee stirred with chocolate syrup and vanilla syrup, topped with a homemade hot cocoa cold foam made from heavy cream, cocoa powder, and a pinch of salt, and finished with mini marshmallows. Rich, chocolatey, and ready in five minutes. The holiday coffee drink for year round iced coffee lovers.
Ingredients
For the cold brew base:
- 1 cup cold brew
- 1-2 Tbs chocolate syrup or 1 tbsp cocoa powder + 1 tbsp hot water
- 1-2 tsp vanilla syrup optional, but balances the chocolate
- Ice
For the hot cocoa cold foam:
- ¼ cup heavy cream or half & half for lighter foam
- 1 tsp cocoa powder
- 1-2 tsp sugar or vanilla syrup
- Pinch of salt tiny — enhances the chocolate flavor
Optional toppings:
- Mini marshmallows
- Cocoa powder dusting
- Chocolate drizzle
Instructions
- Drizzle your cup with chocolate syrup
- Add 1 Tbs chocolate syrup and 1/2 Tbs vanilla syrup to the bottom of your cup.
- Add cold brew and stir to combine.
- Add ice and a splash of milk
To make the chocolate cold foam:
- In a small bowl add heavy whipping cream, cocoa powder, vanilla and salt and froth until thick and creamy.
- Top your cold brew with the chocolate cold foam and top with mini marshmallows or chocolate sauce or chocolate shavings. Enjoy!