Cool and creamy, this mocha ice cream soda is a grown up summer treat!
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Mocha Syrup
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1/2
cup
unsweetened cocoa powder
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3/4
cup
strong brewed coffee
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1
cup
sugar
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1/4
tsp
kosher salt
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Ice Cream Soda
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Half n half
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Mocha syrup
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Kings Sparkling Water
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Kings Own Latte Macchiato Gelato
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Whipped cream
chocolate covered espresso beans and maraschino cherries for garnish
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Mocha Syrup: Whisk together the cocoa powder, coffee, sugar and salt in a medium saucepan. Cook over medium heat and bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer. Simmer for a couple minutes, whisking constantly until sugar and cocoa powder are dissolved and mixture is syrupy. Remove from heat and chill. You'll have enough syrup for several ice cream sodas.
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Ice Cream Soda: In a large (ice cream soda) glass combine 1 oz half n half with with 2 oz of the mocha syrup and stir well to combine.
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Fill glass about 3/4 full and top with 2-3 scoops of gelato and top with a little more club soda.
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Top with whipped cream, a couple chocolate espresso beans and a maraschino cherry if desired.
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Serve with a straw and a long spoon. Enjoy!