Iced Chocolate Soda

A refreshing and decadent dairy-free chocolate drink combining rich chocolate with sparkling water for a fizzy twist. Perfect for a summer treat or special occasion.

1 servings
10 min

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

Cooking Instructions

  1. 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.

    8 min

  2. 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.

    2 min