Name: Iced Chocolate Soda
Cook time: 10 minutes
Total time: 10 minutes
Yield: Makes 1
Ingredients: ½ cup unsweetened dairy-free milk, such as coconut milk beverage, almond milk, or soy milk; 1 tablespoon high-quality unsweetened cocoa powder; 1 tablespoon sugar; ½ teaspoon vanilla extract; 2 ounces bittersweet chocolate, coarsely chopped; ½ cup sparkling water

Overhead shot of fizzy chocolate drinks garnished with chopped chocolate in glasses with paper straws

Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Food Styling by Katherine Sacks

This refreshing, effervescent drink has the sweet flavor of chocolate milk without the dairy. You can also make it a bit bitter (and caffeinated) by adding a shot of chilled espresso. For an alcoholic variation, stir in 1 to 2 tablespoons of Kahluà before shaking.

Recipe information

Total Time
10 minutes
Yield
Makes 1

Ingredients

½ cup unsweetened dairy-free milk, such as coconut milk beverage, almond milk, or soy milk

1 tablespoon high-quality unsweetened cocoa powder

1 tablespoon sugar

½ teaspoon vanilla extract

2 ounces bittersweet chocolate, coarsely chopped

½ cup sparkling water

Preparation

Step 1
Heat milk, cocoa powder, sugar, and vanilla in a small saucepan over medium, stirring occasionally, until mixture comes to a rapid simmer, about 3 minutes. Remove from heat and whisk in chocolate until melted and smooth. Let cool slightly, about 5 minutes.
Step 2
Transfer mixture to a cocktail shaker. Fill shaker with ice, cover, and shake vigorously until outside of shaker is very cold, about 20 seconds. Strain into a tall, thin glass filled with ice. Top with sparkling water, stir once, and serve.