Starbucks White Chocolate Mocha Recipe

We would all be rich if we just stopped buying coffee, in particular Starbucks white chocolate mocha while eating avocado toast, right?

Sigh. Well, not quite. Wouldn’t it be nice if that were true? An occasional Starbucks mocha or latte or chai tea is not going to break the bank.

It is true, though, that a trip to Starbucks every day can be a somewhat expensive habit and easy one to fall into—and if it’s a habit that’s in your budget, that’s totally okay! If it’s an occasional treat, that’s okay too!

But if you do want to save a couple of bucks—or you want to mix something up on the spur of the moment at home because making things at home is sometimes just more convenient, then here is a super easy copycat recipe for a Starbucks White Chocolate Mocha.

The white chocolate mocha latte was one of the very first specialty drinks Starbucks offered when Starbucks was still a pioneer of complicated, sugary coffee concoctions in an endless variety of combinations, and it’s been a popular menu item ever since. Creamy, sweet white chocolate and milk make a great balance for the strength and bitterness of the espresso.

How to Make a Starbucks White Chocolate Mocha

You can find Starbucks White Chocolate Mocha flavored syrup at many groceries, specialty stores like World Market, or online, and plenty of other brands make very similar syrups. You’ll find them in the coffee aisle. It’s also simply to make your own flavoring using white chocolate—either as a bar or in chip form. So, all you’ll need is that flavoring, espresso, milk and whipped cream.

If you don’t make espresso at home, don’t worry! You can find instant espresso in groceries as well. You can honestly just make coffee with your usual method, just extra-strong. If you’re a big fan of espresso drinks, you can also find small, manual espresso pots online easily—just search for “stovetop espresso pot” and you’ll see many options, some of them under $30.

Milk frothing devices are also a worthwhile buy if you’re getting into homemade mochas and lattes, because they’re even cheaper than espresso pots, and they’re really fun. An electric frother will be under $20, and you can find a manual one under $10. If you don’t have one, heating the milk on the stove and whisking like crazy, or using an immersion blender or hand mixer will froth up your milk perfectly well.

If you don’t feel like doing any frothing, your drink will still be lovely.

Starbucks White Chocolate Mocha Recipe

4 from 119 votes

Recipe by Laura Ritterman Course: DrinksCuisine: AmericanDifficulty: Easy

Servings

1

servings

Prep time

5

minutes

Cooking time

2

minutes

Calories

430

kcal

Making your favorite creamy and sweet copycat Starbucks white chocolate mocha couldn’t be easier. Add a number of ingredients and you’re on your way to enjoying one tasty mocha.

Ingredients

• 1 cup 1 of milk

• 3 tablespoons 3 white chocolate flavoring syrup or white chocolate (chips or chopped bar chocolate)

• 1 1/2 ounces 1 1/2 of espresso or 1 tablespoon instant espresso plus 3 tablespoons of hot water to dissolve

• 2 tablespoons 2 Whipped Cream

• Marshmallows for decoration (Optional)

Directions

• Heat your milk. If you’re using the microwave, use 20-30 second intervals, then stir and test. The flavor of the milk will change if you overheat it. Use a frother or one of the methods listed above to whip it until the surface is nice and foamy.
• Add your flavoring syrup to your cup.
• Pour in the espresso and milk, and whisk everything together.
• Top with whipped cream.
• If you’re feeling feisty, add some marshmallows to give this the ultimate presentation.
• If using white chocolate chips or a bar chopped into chunks:
• Heat the white chocolate together with the milk in a double boiler over medium-low heat, stirring until combined. Pour into the cup over the espresso. Whisk together, and top with whipped cream.

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Conclusion

Starbucks offers dozens of variations on every drink, and this recipe is no different (You may also enjoy the Starbucks medicine ball). You can use any kind of milk—skim, 2% or whole—or any milk replacement like soy, coconut, oat, etc.

You can also find sugar-free flavoring syrups or sugar-free white chocolate anywhere you find the regular versions.

If you want to get a little fancy, or you’re making drinks for several people, it might be worth whipping your own cream up fresh. Totally up to you!

An iced version is easy if you’re using a flavored syrup—just combine milk, coffee, syrup, and ice and give it a good mix. (Bonus points for a cocktail shaker). Using melted chocolate works best in a hot drink.

Enjoy!