Mocha Vanilla Float | Easy Iced Coffee Recipe

Mocha Vanilla Float is a rich and refreshing iced coffee made with chocolate, creamy milk, coffee, and smooth vanilla ice cream. It is easy to prepare and perfect for hot afternoons, dessert time, or whenever you want a café style drink at home.

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
Servings: 1 large glass

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon instant coffee

• 2 tablespoons hot water

• 1½ tablespoons chocolate syrup

• 150 ml chilled fresh milk

• 30 ml evaporated milk or cream

• 1–2 teaspoons sugar or honey, optional

• ½ teaspoon vanilla extract, optional

• 1 cup ice cubes

• 2 scoops vanilla ice cream

• Whipped cream for topping, optional

• Chocolate syrup for decoration

• Cocoa powder or chocolate shavings for garnish, optional

Instructions

1. Prepare the coffee.
   Add the instant coffee to a small cup. Pour in the hot water and stir until the coffee has completely dissolved.

2. Add the chocolate.
   Add the chocolate syrup to the coffee and mix until smooth.

3. Sweeten the mixture.
   Add sugar or honey if you prefer a sweeter drink. Stir until completely dissolved.

4. Add the milk.
   Pour in the chilled fresh milk and evaporated milk or cream. Add the vanilla extract, if using, and mix well.

5. Decorate the glass.
   Drizzle chocolate syrup around the inside of a tall serving glass.

6. Add the ice.
   Fill the glass with ice cubes.

7. Pour the mocha.
   Slowly pour the prepared mocha mixture over the ice.

8. Add the vanilla ice cream.
   Place two scoops of vanilla ice cream on top of the iced mocha.

9. Add the toppings.
   Decorate with whipped cream, extra chocolate syrup, cocoa powder, or chocolate shavings, if desired.

10. Serve.
    Serve immediately with a straw and a long spoon. Stir the melting vanilla ice cream into the coffee for an extra-rich and creamy drink.

Blended Mocha Vanilla Float

For a frozen version, add the coffee mixture, milk, chocolate syrup, and ice cubes to a blender.

Blend until smooth and pour into a tall glass. Add the vanilla ice cream and toppings before serving.

Kift’s Tips

• Use chilled milk so the ice melts more slowly.

• Make the coffee slightly stronger because the milk and ice cream will soften its flavour.

• Adjust the chocolate syrup according to your preferred sweetness.

• Use one shot of espresso instead of instant coffee for a stronger coffee flavour.

• Whole milk creates the richest and creamiest texture.

• Chocolate ice cream can be used for an even richer mocha flavour.

• Add a small pinch of salt to enhance the chocolate taste.

• Chill the serving glass before preparing the drink.

• Drizzle chocolate syrup inside the glass for an attractive café style presentation.

• Add the vanilla ice cream immediately before serving so it stays firm on top.

Storage Instructions

Mocha Vanilla Float is best enjoyed immediately after preparation.

The mocha milk mixture can be prepared in advance and stored without ice or ice cream in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours.

Shake or stir the refrigerated mixture well before serving.

Do not store the completed drink with ice or ice cream because it will melt and become diluted.

Watch the Recipe Video

See how Kift makes this rich and refreshing Mocha Vanilla Float step by step:

YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/shorts/tKqR6RP8yYE

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