This Chick-fil-A Mocha Cream Cold Brew copycat recipe shows you how to make a smooth, chocolatey iced coffee at home using cold brew, chocolate syrup, and a sweet vanilla cream. It’s refreshingly rich and easy to customize — no drive-thru required.
What Is a Mocha Cream Cold Brew?
A mocha cream cold brew blends smooth, low-acid cold brew coffee with chocolate syrup and a lightly sweetened vanilla cream topping. The result is a velvety iced coffee with balanced chocolate flavor and a creamy finish — similar to the Chick-fil-A version but simple to recreate at home.
What Does the Chick-fil-A Mocha Cream Cold Brew Taste Like?
This drink pairs a bold cold brew base with rich chocolate notes and a subtly sweet vanilla cream. It’s smooth and creamy, sweet enough to satisfy but not so sweet that it hides the coffee flavor. The combination of chocolate and cold brew makes it a satisfying iced mocha-style treat.
Why you should make this recipe
- Tastes like the Chick-fil-A original
- Uses simple, easy-to-find ingredients
- Easy to adjust for sweetness and richness
- Available any time — no seasonal wait
- More budget-friendly than buying it out
Ingredients for this Chick-fil-A mocha cream cold brew
These are the basic components to make the drink. Exact measurements and full instructions are in the recipe card further down.
- Half-and-half – creates the creamy sweet cream. Substitute whole milk for a lighter option or heavy cream for extra richness.
- Vanilla extract – enhances the sweet cream without making the drink taste like straight vanilla.
- Powdered sugar – used to sweeten the cream; simple syrup or cane sugar can be used instead.
- Cold brew coffee – use homemade cold brew, store-bought cold brew, or diluted cold brew concentrate.
- Chocolate syrup – homemade or store-bought mocha sauce works well to add chocolate flavor.
- Ice cubes
Substitutions and variations
- Swap powdered sugar and vanilla for simple syrup and half-and-half or use French vanilla syrup for an extra-flavored cream.
- Use a dairy-free, extra-creamy milk and chocolate syrup for a plant-based version.
- Mix chocolate and caramel sauce for a mocha-caramel twist.
How to make this easy Chick-fil-A mocha cold brew
Follow these simple steps. Full quantities are listed in the recipe card below.
- Whisk together half-and-half, vanilla extract, and powdered sugar in a measuring cup until combined.
- In your serving glass, add chocolate sauce, ice, then pour in the cold brew.
- Top with the sweet vanilla cream so it creates a swirl over the cold brew.
- Stir to combine and enjoy.
Calories and nutrition
A typical Chick-fil-A Mocha Cream Cold Brew ranges around 250–300 calories depending on size and customizations. Making it at home lets you reduce sugar or swap dairy to better control calories and macronutrients.
Frequently asked questions – FAQ
A mocha cream cold brew uses cold brew coffee and a sweet cream topping, producing a smoother, less acidic profile. An iced mocha is typically made with espresso or brewed coffee and milk mixed with chocolate syrup, which has a brighter, more espresso-forward flavor.
How to make your own cold brew concentrate
To make cold brew at home, use coarse coffee grounds and cold water. Combine and steep, then strain. Here’s a basic method:
- 4 oz coarse coffee grounds
- 4 cups cold water
Mix grounds and water in a large jar, pitcher, or French press and steep in the refrigerator for 12–24 hours. Strain through a fine mesh or cheesecloth, discard the grounds, and strain again if needed. Store the concentrate in a sealed jar in the fridge for up to a month. Dilute before serving if the concentrate is strong.
Chick-Fil-A mocha cream cold brew recipe
Ingredients
- 3/4 cups cold brew coffee
- 1/4 cup half-and-half
- 2-3 Tbsp chocolate sauce
- 1 Tbsp powdered sugar
- 1/4 tsp vanilla extract
- Ice
Instructions
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Stir the half-and-half, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract in a measuring cup and set aside.
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In your serving glass, combine chocolate sauce and cold brew, add ice, then pour the vanilla sweet cream on top. Stir to combine and enjoy.
Notes
Nutrition
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Carbohydrates: 35 g
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Protein: 4 g
Nutrition information is approximate and should be used as a guideline.
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