Coffee Recipe · Shaker Method

How to Make Iced Mocha with Nescafe

To make an iced mocha, combine hot water, Nescafe red cup instant coffee, chocolate mix, creamer, nut syrup, condensed milk, evaporated milk in a shaker, shake well, and top with Milo if desired.

A simple and delicious iced mocha made using instant coffee, chocolate mix, and milk alternatives.

Total time

5 minutes

Difficulty · BeginnerYield · 1 drink

What you need

  • hot water
  • shaker

Method

  1. Heat water to make a 22-ounce cup and measure out 5 ounces of hot water.

  2. Add one level tablespoon each of Nescafe red cup instant coffee and chocolate mix into the hot water.

  3. Mix in 1 tablespoon of creamer to taste.

  4. Add 45 ml of nut syrup and mix well with the coffee and chocolate mixture.

  5. Pour in 30 ml of condensed milk and 15 ml of evaporated milk into the shaker.

  6. Shake well to combine all ingredients thoroughly.

  7. Pour the mixture over ice and top with 1 tablespoon of Milo if desired.

Watch it done

The source videos we studied to build this method.

▸ Trimmed to the recipe steps (3:23–6:05)

A tutorial on making an easy and delicious Iced Mocha using Nescafe and minor.

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Why this works

Using hot water helps dissolve the instant coffee and chocolate mix quickly. Shaking ensures all ingredients are well combined for a smooth texture.

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Where beginners go wrong

  1. 1

    Too sweet

    Adjust sweetness by reducing nut syrup or adding more condensed milk.

  2. 2

    Not frothy enough

    Shake the mixture longer to achieve better foam and consistency.

What you should taste

The taste is rich with a subtle chocolate flavor and no bitterness.

FAQ

Can I use regular Nescafe?

Yes, any brand of instant coffee can be used in place of Nescafe red cup.

What is a good substitute for Milo?

You can use chocolate powder or syrup as an alternative topping.

About this recipe

Method adapted from @rizasri's video.

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