Decadent and perfect for summer, this Iced Chocolate is perfect for company or just for a summer night. If you are still adding to that summer bucket list, this is one that definitely needs to go on there. And even if you aren’t, you should make an exception and add this!
Ingredients3/4 cup hot water
1/2 cup super fine sugar
1/4 cup good quality unsweetened Dutch processed cocoa
1 teaspoon chocolate extract
1 cup milk
2 cups ice
Club soda
Chocolate Gelato, slightly softened
Fresh mint
Method
- Place the hot water, sugar, cocoa and extract in a blender and blend until smooth.
- Add in the milk and blend to combine. Set aside to cool completely.
- Add the ice to the chocolate mixture. Blend until it is frothy and slush-like, adding more ice if needed.
- Pour a splash of club soda into the bottom of each glass.
- Fill the glass with the chocolate mixture, leaving about 1 inch of space at the top.
- Place a small scoop of chocolate gelato on top. Garnish with fresh mint.