Classic Iced Cocoa Milk
An iced cocoa milk begins with a small warm paste so dry cocoa does not float in the cold glass. The measured sugar is a starting point; stir the complete drink before judging the sweetness.
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THE RECIPE CARD
Classic Iced Cocoa Milk
- Prep
- 7 min
- Cook
- 0 min
- Total
- 7 min
- Makes
- 1 drink
What you’ll need
- 6 g unsweetened cocoa powder
- 12 g sugar
- 20 ml hot drinking water
- 180 ml cold pasteurized milk
- 80 g ice
Make it at home
- 01
Mix cocoa, sugar, and hot water in a heat-safe jug until fully moistened.
- 02
Add 30 ml of the measured milk and stir to loosen the paste.
- 03
Put ice and the remaining cold milk in a 400 ml glass.
- 04
Stir in the cocoa base thoroughly and serve immediately.
A FEW USEFUL DETAILS
Before your
next pour.
Cocoa can settle because it is dispersed rather than dissolved. Stir again as needed.
The recipe contains no coffee, but check actual cocoa product information if caffeine matters to you.
A little more
to know.
What is useful to know before making this?
Cocoa can settle because it is dispersed rather than dissolved. Stir again as needed.
Can I prepare the finished drink far in advance?
Prepare appropriate components separately and keep perishables refrigerated. Assemble close to serving; ice, fruit texture, and any sparkling water change while the finished glass waits.
Original editorial guidance and recipe formulations, not independently kitchen-tested. Times are estimates and depend on equipment and product directions. Cooked bases need additional cooling and refrigeration before cold serving. Images are AI-generated illustrations; appearance and yield may vary. Check actual ingredient labels, allergens, and any certification you require. We do not certify products. Read our approach.
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