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Mocha vanilla mint shake

12.26.2012 (Updated: 10.11.2022)

If you think milkshake is just for kids and adults whose taste buds failed to develop after their tenth birthday, that’s because you haven’t tried this mocha vanilla milkshake.

Mocha vanilla mint shake

No fruit nor fruity flavor. Instead, there’s cocoa. And coffee. And mint! If, like me, you’re a fan of Andes chocolate, you will be seduced by the flavor combination in this anytime-of-the-day milkshake.

First, about the mint… There are so many varieties. And if we include the hybrids — whether naturally occuring or created intentionally with human intervention — going through the list will tire your brain as you try to pronounce each one in your head.

Peppermint growing in a pot

How to grow and propagate mint

Mint likes water and the sun. Pinch off the flowers for a more bountiful harvest. Grow more mint from a single plant by sticking cuttings in a jar or bottle of water.

Read moreHow to grow and propagate mint

We’ve been growing mint for years. We’ve grown different varieties and hybrids that include peppermint, chocolate mint and lemon mint. But we’ve always gone back to mint that has the most uses. Spearmint. It grows well in warm climate so we harvest all year ’round. We use it to garnish savory dishes, and we also use it to make drinks including herbal brews.

If you’re going to buy mint to make this drink, ask for spearmint or chocolate mint. Those with fruity flavor and aroma like strawberry mint and lemon mint aren’t suitable for making this drink.

Mocha vanilla mint shake
Mocha vanilla mint shake
Connie Veneracion
A summer snack that doesn’t require chewing, mocha vanilla mint shake has everything in it including caffeine to wake you up, sugar to give you energy boost and a touch of mint to refresh your senses.
Prep Time 5 minutes mins
Cook Time 0 minutes mins
Total Time 5 minutes mins
Course Drinks
Cuisine International
Servings 2 glasses

Ingredients
  

  • ½ cup milk
  • 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
  • 2 teaspoons instant coffee
  • 1 cup vanilla ice cream softened
  • 2 to 3 drops mint extract
  • 6 ice cubes
  • fresh mint leaves

Instructions
 

  • Heat the milk, cocoa and coffee in the microwave for 30 seconds. Stir.
  • Pour the softened ice cream into the blender, add the milk mixture and mint extract. Pulse a few times just until smooth.
  • Drop the ice cubes into glasses, pour in the milk shake, top with fresh mint leaves and serve.

Notes

Based on a recipe from The Food Network.
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