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Skip the coffee shop line and make your own Starbucks copycat iced white chocolate mocha at home with just a few simple ingredients. This drink combines rich white chocolate, creamy milk and bold espresso, finished off with whipped cream and a sprinkle of white chocolate chips. The homemade mocha sauce stores beautifully, so you can enjoy café-style coffee whenever you like. Whether you’re cooling off on a hot day or just want something sweet and energizing, this copycat Starbucks drink always hits the spot.

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This Starbucks copycat iced white chocolate mocha blends bold espresso, creamy milk and homemade white chocolate sauce into a smooth and refreshing treat.

If you love coffee, you might also enjoy a pumpkin latte, some copycat Starbucks recipes or one of these sugar-free Starbucks drinks?

Enjoy a DIY white chocolate mocha iced coffee with whipped cream in a mason jar, served on a wooden board with ice and white chocolate chips—for a Starbucks iced coffee at home experience.

Why You’ll Love It

Budget-friendly: Skip the expensive coffee runs and make it at home for less.
Customizable: Adjust the milk, sweetness or espresso strength to your liking.
Easy to prep: The mocha sauce comes together quickly and stores well.
Café-style taste: Rich, creamy and satisfying with every sip.

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Iced White Chocolate Mocha Ingredients

A complete list of ingredients and amounts can be found in the recipe card below.

Sweetened condensed milk: Adds creamy sweetness and body to the mocha sauce.
Granulated sugar: Boosts the sweetness and enhances the chocolate flavor.
Milk: Blends everything together and adds richness.
Vanilla extract: Balances the sweetness with a mellow depth.
White chocolate chips: Melt into the sauce for smooth, sweet flavor. Save a few for garnishing the drink.
Espresso: Provides the bold coffee base for the drink.
Whipped cream: Optional topping for an extra indulgent finish.

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How to Make Starbucks Copycat Iced White Chocolate Mochas

For more detailed instructions with weights and measurements, jump to the printable recipe card.

Make the sauce: Heat condensed milk, sugar, milk, and salt until sugar dissolves. Remove from heat and stir in white chocolate chips until melted.
Mix the mocha: Add white mocha sauce and espresso to your cup. Swirl to combine.
Finish the drink: Pour in milk, add ice, then top with whipped cream and chopped white chocolate if liked.

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Substitutions and Variations

Use cold brew: Swap espresso for strong cold brew if you prefer.
Go dairy-free: Use plant-based milk and dairy-free white chocolate chips.
Make it hot: Skip the ice and warm the milk for a cozy version.
Try a different sweetener: You can try honey, maple syrup or a sugar substitute, though flavor and texture may vary.

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Serving Suggestions

With a muffin: Enjoy Bisquick banana muffins, zucchini muffins or perhaps one of these snickerdoodle muffins with your drink.
With another sweet treat: Serve the iced white chocolate mocha with cherry pie cookies, Starbucks copycat oat bars or one of these dreamy, creamy desserts!

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How to Store Iced White Chocolate Mocha

Store: These drinks are best served freshly made, although the white mocha sauce will last up to a week in the fridge in an airtight container.
Freeze: I don’t recommend freezing these.

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Top Tips

Stir the sauce well: Keep whisking until the chocolate is fully melted and smooth.
Chill the sauce: Let it cool before using in iced drinks to prevent melting the ice.
No espresso machine? No problem. Use a Moka pot to make strong coffee.

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Starbucks Copycat Iced White Chocolate Mocha FAQs

Is the whipped cream required?

It’s optional, but it adds a creamy finish that mimics the original.

How much sauce should I use per drink?

About 3 tablespoons is typical, but you can adjust based on how sweet you like it.

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Starbucks Iced White Chocolate Mocha Copycat Recipe

Iced coffee with whipped cream in a mason jar, two straws, on a wooden board with white chocolate chips—this is the perfect Starbucks Copycat Iced White Chocolate Mocha for your next DIY white chocolate mocha iced coffee treat.
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Starbucks Copycat Iced White Chocolate Mocha

By: Bella Bucchiotti
This iced white chocolate mocha is rich, smooth and just sweet enough. It’s easy to make at home with homemade white mocha sauce, espresso and your favorite milk. Perfect over ice and topped with whipped cream.
Prep Time: 2 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 7 minutes
Servings: 1

Equipment

Ingredients 

For the White Mocha Sauce (Makes 2½ Cups)

For the Iced White Chocolate Mocha

  • 3 Tablespoons white mocha sauce
  • 2 Ounces espresso, hot
  • 1 Cup milk, any kind
  • 1 Cup ice

Optional Toppings

Instructions 

Make the White Mocha Sauce

  • To a small saucepan, add sweetened condensed milk, granulated sugar, milk, and salt.
  • Whisk together over medium heat, allowing the sugar to dissolve. Once the sugar has fully dissolved, remove from heat and add white chocolate chips.
  • Stir constantly until all the chocolate chips have melted and are fully incorporated into the sauce. Add sauce to a sealable container.

Make the Iced White Chocolate Mocha

  • Add white mocha sauce to the bottom of a 16-ounce mug. Pour in hot espresso.
  • Swirl the sauce and the espresso around the bottom of the cup until they are fully mixed. Add milk followed by ice.
  • Top with whipped cream and a sprinkling of chopped white chocolate chips, if liked.

Notes

Stir the sauce well: Keep whisking until the chocolate is fully melted and smooth.
Chill the sauce: Let it cool before using in iced drinks to prevent melting the ice.
Store the extra: The white mocha sauce keeps in the fridge for up to a week.

Nutrition

Calories: 414kcal | Carbohydrates: 64g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 32mg | Sodium: 169mg | Potassium: 2420mg | Sugar: 22g | Vitamin A: 483IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 438mg | Iron: 3mg
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This Starbucks copycat iced white chocolate mocha brings all the creamy sweetness and rich espresso flavor of the original right into your own kitchen. It’s quick to make, easy to customize and budget-friendly too. Keep a batch of the white mocha sauce in the fridge and you’ll always be a few minutes away from a coffeehouse treat. Whether you’re sipping your DIY white chocolate mocha iced coffee on a sunny afternoon or as a pick-me-up any time, this recipe delivers every time.

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Bella Bucchiotti

Bella Bucchiotti is a Canadian-based syndicated food, travel, and lifestyle writer, photographer, and creator at xoxoBella. She founded xoxoBella in 2015, where she shares her love for food, dogs, sustainability, fitness, crafts, outdoor adventures, travel, and philanthropy to encourage others to run the extra mile, try new recipes, visit unfamiliar places, and stand for a cause. Bella creates stress-free and family-friendly recipes for weeknight dinners and festive feasts.

 

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