This Strawberry Mojito Mocktail is the perfect remedy for a hot summer day. It’s as easy can be – made with just 4 ingredients and no straining or cocktail shaker required! 

If you’re looking for your drink for the summer, what could be better than a sparkling strawberry mocktail made with sweet strawberries? Just like all of the beverages and mocktail recipes on the blog, this mocktail hits all of our requirements.

It’s simple to make, requires easy-to-find, affordable ingredients, and can be customized to suit your taste buds! The perfect homemade drink for a birthday party, baby shower, graduation party, and summer BBQ. You won’t regret it. 

Ingredients You’ll Need 

• Strawberry syrup: Our homemade simple syrup is made with fresh strawberries and is the source of both sweetness and the strawberry flavor in this strawberry mocktail recipe. If preferred you can opt for a store-bought strawberry syrup but we cannot guarantee the flavor will be the same. 
• Lime juice: For the best depth of flavor, use freshly squeezed lime juice. Pre-bottled lime juice is not as tart or sour tasting.
• Fresh mint: Nothing beats fresh mint in a mojito recipe! We typically like to use 5 large mint leaves per mocktail. Feel free to adjust to your personal taste and don’t forget additional fresh mint for garnish.  
• Lime seltzer: We find lime-flavored seltzer waters to compliment and enhance the flavors in this strawberry mocktail but truly any seltzer or tonic water will do. Use what you have! 
• Fresh strawberries: ​Fresh fruit is optional, but does make for a beautiful garnish. Take your homemade mocktail to the next level and add a fresh strawberry to the rim! 

For the full recipe and exact measurements, scroll down to the complete recipe card at the bottom of the recipe. 

Add-ins and Variations 

• Pitcher-sized option: Serving a crowd? Make a pitcher-sized version of this strawberry mocktail! Instead of muddling the fresh mint in an individual drinking glass, add it to the bottom of your favorite serving pitcher and muddle directly in the pitcher. For a 64-ounce pitcher you will need: 6 ounces of strawberry syrup, 2 ounces of fresh lime juice, 40 large mint leaves, and about 4 cups of seltzer. Add lime seltzer right before serving! 
• Add fresh strawberries: ​Swap some of the ice with frozen strawberries! This will not only be pretty looking but keep your drink cool without watering it down, too.
• Use another fresh herb: ​Mint is classic in any mojito recipe. If mint is not your favorite, try muddled fresh basil leaves.

Equipment Needed

• Small cup for serving
• Cocktail muddler or wooden spoon
• Stir spoon

How to Make a Strawberry Mojito Mocktail

1. Muddle the mint leaves. In a small serving cup such as a highball glass, add the strawberry syrup, lime juce, and fresh mint leaves. Using a cocktail muddler or the end of a wooden spoon, gently muddle the mint for 30 seconds. Once ready, the juices from the fresh mint will be released and aromatic. 
2. Add ice and top with seltzer. Mix the strawberry mocktail ingredients together gently, then garnish the rim of the glass as desired and a sprig of mint. Enjoy immediately while chilled! 

Recipe FAQs

Storage Instructions

Store any leftover strawberry mocktail in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 24 hours. The seltzer water will become flat, but it will still be drinkable! 

More Easy Non-Alcoholic drinks You May Enjoy: 

Appetizers and Sides

Homemade Strawberry Lemonade

Raw Vegan

Raw Green Juice Mojito

Raw Vegan

Watermelon Mint and Lime Juice

Beverages

Easy Vegan Mexican Horchata Recipe

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This Strawberry Mojito Mocktail is the perfect remedy for a hot summer day. It’s as easy can be – made with just 4 ingredients and no straining or cocktail shaker required! 

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Ingredients

• 3/4 ounces strawberry syrup
• Juice of 1/2 lime or 1/4 ounces lime juice
• 5 large mint leaves, ripped or halved
• About 1/2 cup of lime seltzer
• Ice

Garnishes

• Mint leaves
• Strawberry Slices
• Lime slices

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Instructions

1. Add the strawberry syrup, lime juice, and mint leaves into a small serving cup (about 8 ounces). Using a muddler or the bag of a wooden spoon, gently tap down into the glass on the mint for about 30 seconds.
2. Add the ice into the glass and top with lime seltzer. Mix gently, garnish, and enjoy!

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Nothing’s better than a sweet, homemade strawberry syrup in the middle of summer! Use it as a strawberry pancake syrup, ice cream topper, or sugar substitute in your favorite beverages. All you need is 2 basic ingredients!

Once the peak of strawberry season hits, we’re always looking for ways to use up extra strawberries. This strawberry simple syrup recipe is the easiest way to use them up and is our current favorite way to sweeten up summer mocktails and brunch recipes. 

It’s a great alternative for classic simple syrup or really any sweet syrup. Skip the store-bought versions at the grocery store this year and make your own fresh strawberry simple syrup from scratch with just a couple of simple ingredients. No citric acid, no artificial flavorings, and no high fructose corn syrup – just a 100% natural, sweet strawberry flavor! 

Ingredients You’ll Need 

• Strawberries: Fresh strawberries have a naturally sweet, juicy flavor that’s perfect for sweetening a simple syrup. It also turns this homemade strawberry syrup a vibrant reddish pink without the need for any food coloring! For this recipe, we highly recommend using the ripest, sweetest strawberries you can find. The sweeter the strawberries, the better flavor your strawberry simple syrup will have!
• Sugar: In order to let the strawberry flavors shine, we used white, granulated sugar. It has a great neutral flavor and melts seamlessly into the syrup. If vegan, opt for organic sugar. Our favorite is Wholesome Sweet’s Organic Fair Trade Cane Sugar. 

Equipment Needed

• Small or medium-sized pot
• Spatula
• Fine mesh strainer
• Medium heat-proof mixing bowl

How to Make Strawberry Syrup

1. Cook the strawberries and sugar. In a pot over medium heat, add the sugar and chopped strawberries. Cook for about 10 minutes, stirring constantly, until thickened and syrup-like. 
2. Strain. Place a fine mesh strainer over a medium-sized heat-proof mixing bowl. Pour the hot strawberry simple syrup into the strainer. Mix gently with a cooking utensil until a majority of the syrup liquid has separated from the fruit pulp. 
3. Cool, then serve. Allow the strawberry simple syrup to cool to room temperature. As it cools, it will continue to thicken. Then, use as desired. 

Serving Suggestions 

We originally developed our homemade strawberry syrup to pair with this Strawberry Mojito Mocktail, but this syrup can be used for much more than mocktails and cocktails. 

• Breakfast ideas: Add the homemade strawberry syrup to a squeeze bottle and drizzle this Strawberry Simple Syrup on your favorite desserts just as you would use maple syrup. We love it on Classic French Toast, Blender Oatmeal Pancakes, Vegan Waffles, or even this Citrus and Berry Chia Pudding.
• Dessert ideas: Spoon it over Vegan Frozen Yogurt, this Vegan Milkshake, this Vegan Strawberry Shortcake, or this Raw Chocolate & Coconut Vanilla Ice Cream.
• Fruit Salads: ​Sweeten up your favorite fruit salad like this Watermelon Mojito Salad or this Rainbow Fruit Salad.
• Beverage sweetener: If your summer beverage needs a little added sweetness, add a splash of this strawberry simple syrup. Give it a try in our Strawberry Lemonade Recipe, homemade iced tea, or use it to make your own homemade strawberry milk. You can even add it to a Classic Margarita for a Strawberry Margarita Twist. 

Recipe FAQs

Storage Instructions

Then, when ready to use, transfer the frozen syrup to the refrigerator until liquid again. Enjoy as usual. 

Homemade strawberry simple syrup is perishable and must be stored in the refrigerator. When stored in an airtight container such as a glass mason jar, this homemade syrup can last for up to 1 week. 

If needed, it can also be frozen for up to 2 months. To freeze, allow the syrup to cool completely then transfer to a freezer-safe container or pour into an ice cube tray and freeze in small cubes. 

More Vegan Strawberry Recipes You May Enjoy:

Dessert

Easy Vegan Strawberry Shortcake

Dessert

New York Style Vegan Cheesecake (No Cashews) 

Appetizers and Sides

Homemade Strawberry Lemonade

Dessert

Easy Chocolate Covered Strawberries

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• Total Time: 15 minutes
• Yield: About 1/3 cup
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Nothing’s better than a sweet, homemade strawberry syrup in the middle of summer! Use it as a strawberry pancake syrup, ice cream topper, or sugar substitute in your favorite beverages. All you need is 2 basic ingredients!

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Ingredients

• Heaping ¾ cup chopped strawberries, fresh or frozen
• 1/4 cup + 2 tbsp granulated sugar

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Instructions

1. In a pot over medium heat, add the sugar and strawberries. Cook for about 10 minutes, stirring constantly, until syrupy. The mixture may bubble a bit but if it rises too much, the heat may be too high, so lower the heat as needed.
2. Set a mesh strainer over a medium-sized bowl and pour in the strawberry liquid. Allow the mixture to strain, mixing gently with your cooking utensil until the liquid and solids have separated. Set aside to cool.
3. Don’t toss the pulp! You can use it just as you would a strawberry jelly– in oatmeal, on toast, in baked goods, on pancakes, etc.

• Prep Time: 5 minutes
• Cook Time: 10 minutes
• Method: Stovetop

Keywords: strawberry, breakfast, cocktail, syrup, fruit

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This Easy Vegan Horchata is our favorite homemade horchata recipe! It’s naturally sweetened with dates, made creamy with rice milk and almond milk, and requires just 25 minutes of prep. You won’t miss the dairy milk!

Is horchata originally dairy-free?

It depends on the region! This horchata is inspired by the Mexican version most popular in the United States, but horchata became popular in southern Spain. The Spanish version is made a creamy texture using chufas or tiger nuts and is typically made creamy without any dairy. 

The Mexican version of horchata is typically made creamy using dairy products such as condensed milk, evaporated milk, or whole milk, but it’s not uncommon for traditional versions to be made plant-based with almond milk in place of cow’s milk.

If you’ve never tried a dairy-free horchata, we think you’re going to love this vegan horchata and won’t miss the milk at all! It’s the perfect sweet treat for a hot summer day, enjoying during the holiday season, or sipping year-round alongside your favorite authentic Mexican recipes like our Vegan Mexican Sweet Bread! 

Ingredients You’ll Need 

• White rice: Authentic horchata is typically made with long-grain white rice. Once soaked, it becomes smooth, and creamy, and is easy to blend into homemade rice milk. If you’re out of white rice, Arborio rice is another common choice, though we haven’t personally tried it ourselves. 
• Cinnamon sticks: For the best flavor and hint of cinnamon, we recommend using both whole cinnamon sticks and ground cinnamon. If you only have whole cinnamon sticks, follow this simple tutorial to learn How to Make Ground Cinnamon from Cinnamon Sticks. 
• Medjool dates: We wanted this homemade horchata to not only be made vegan but refined-sugar-free, too. We typically make ours with 1/2 cup of packed, pitted dates, but if you prefer a sweeter horchata use up to 3/4 cup.
• Unsweetened almond milk: We used our Homemade Almond Milk (made without the added dates), but any plant-based milk of choice will work great here. If you prefer your homemade vegan horchata extra rich and creamy, use coconut milk or oat milk.
• Vanilla: While optional, a splash of pure vanilla extract adds additional sweetness, depth of flavor and enhances the flavor of cinnamon. Fresh vanilla paste would be amazing, too!  

Equipment Needed

• High-speed blender 
• Strainer or nut milk bag
• Airtight glass container (for storing)

How to Make Vegan Horchata

1. Soak the rice. In a large blender, add the rice, cinnamon sticks, pitted dates, and cover with 4 cups water. Allow the mixture to sit for 6-8 hours, or overnight. 
2. Blend until smooth. After 6-8 hours of rice soaking, add the remaining 2 cups of water and blend for 2 minutes, or until completely smooth. 
3. Strain. Pour the sweet Mexican rice milk through a fine mesh sieve, strainer, or nut milk bag. Strain the vegan horchata as best you can. If using a nut milk bag, we recommend keeping a tight grip on the top of the bag to prevent any liquid or pulp from coming out the top off the bag. 
4. Blend with almond milk. Once the vegan horchata mixture is sufficiently strained, discard or set aside the remaining pulp and place the smooth, creamy mixture back into the blender. Add the almond milk, salt, and vanilla and blend until well combined. 
5. Serve. This Mexican horchata recipe can be served immediately over ice in a tall glass or mug, or transfer the horchata to an airtight container and chill in the refrigerator until cold. Enjoy!

Serving Suggestions 

A typical Mexican horchata is served over ice with a sprinkle of cinnamon and additional cinnamon sticks for garnish. It’s a versatile drink that can be served for breakfast or dessert and pairs well with several of our vegan recipes. Here are a few of our personal favorites for serving this sweet beverage: 

breakfast suggestions

Holiday

The Best Vegan Conchas (Mexican Sweet Bread)

Breakfast

Classic Vegan French Toast

Breakfast

The Fluffiest Vegan Buttermilk Pancakes

Dessert Suggestions

• Vegan Day of the Dead Bread
• Mini Baked Pumpkin Churros
• Vegan Tres Leches Cake
• Serve alone dolloped with our Vegan Coconut Whipped Cream

Recipe FAQs

If you love homemade pudding recipes, you have to try our Filipino Champorado (Tsampurado) recipe next. 

More Mexican-Inspired vegan Recipes You May Enjoy: 

• Vegan Pozole Rojo (Mexican Hominy Stew) – a hearty and comforting soup jam-packed with flavor and topped with tons of fresh, delicious toppings. 
• Vegan Huevos Rancheros – a vegan version of the classic dish loaded with refried beans, vegan cheese, and tofu scramble. 
• The Best Vegan Conchas – the only sweet Mexican bread recipe you’ll ever need!
• Vegan Carne Asada – our plant-based take on the classic carne asada. Perfect for tacos, burritos, quesadillas, tortas, and more.
• How to Make Vegan Tamales – one of our most popular recipes for a reason! Enjoy these classic tamales or try our Oil-Free Version!
• Vegan Chilaquiles Rojos – award-winning vegan chilaquiles baked in a red chilaquiles sauce until soft and delicious. 

Easy Vegan Mexican Horchata Recipe

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• Author: Sweet Simple Vegan
• Total Time: 8 hours 25 minutes
• Yield: 4 cups
• Diet: Vegan

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This Easy Vegan Horchata is our favorite homemade horchata recipe! It’s naturally sweetened with dates, made creamy with rice milk and almond milk, and requires just 25 minutes of prep. You won’t miss the dairy milk!

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Ingredients

• 1 cup white rice
• 2 cinnamon sticks
• 1/2 – 3/4 cup pitted Medjool dates
• 4 cups hot water
• Optional: Pinch of salt
• 2 cups unsweetened almond milk (or non-dairy milk of choice)
• 1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
• Ice cubes, to serve

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Instructions

1. In a large blender, add the rice, cinnamon sticks, pitted medjool dates, and 4 cups of hot water. Allow it to sit for 6-8 hours or overnight.
2. Add the remaining 2 cups of water and blend for 2 minutes or until smooth.
3. Pour the blended liquid into through a fine mesh strainer or nut milk bag and strain out the liquid as best you can. If you are using a nut milk bag, make sure you constantly grip the top to prevent any liquid or pulp from being expelled upward. Discard pulp.
4. Once strained, add the liquid back into the blender and blend in the almond milk, salt, and vanilla.
5. Transfer the mixture to an airtight container and chill in the refrigerator or serve immediately over ice.

Notes

• This will keep in the fridge for about 2-3 days.
• You can also alternatively use a cheesecloth, a very thin towel, or a clean t-shirt.
• After putting together the recipe, you are going to be left with rice pulp. If you would like to reuse it, add the pulp (roughly 1 cup) and about 1 cup of almond milk to a pot and cook over medium-low heat until it becomes a creamy and rich rice pudding!

• Prep Time: 8 hours 25 minutes
• Category: Beverage
• Method: Blender
• Cuisine: Mexican

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The Healthier Version of Pink Lemonade

If you grew up loving strawberry lemonade or pink lemonade, you’re in for a treat! This healthier version is equally sweet, refreshing, and a beautiful shade of pink – perfect for Spring and Summer.

Many strawberry lemonade recipes on the Internet are made with sweeteners such as white sugar, simple syrup, agave nectar, coconut sugar, or even strawberry syrup. We wanted to make a version that was not only good but nutritious, too!

This strawberry lemonade is made with fresh strawberries and sweetened with dates, making it a great source of dietary fiber and a drink you won’t think twice about making a double batch of. It’s the best delicious drink to make for strawberry season, a hot summer day, or celebrations such as birthdays, picnics, Mother’s day, Easter, baby showers, and more!

Ingredients You’ll Need 

• Lemons: In order to make the best homemade lemonade, it is essential to juice your own fresh lemons! From our experience, 2 Meyer lemons should yield about 1/4 cup of fresh lemon juice, but this will depend on the size of the lemons as well as the method in which you juice them. For example, squeezing the lemons by hand is going to yield less juice than using a citrus juicer.
• Water: You will need 3 cups of fresh, filtered water to dilute the tartness of the lemons and help blend the lemonade completely smooth.
• Fresh strawberries: For the best flavor, use extra ripe strawberries. The riper they are, the sweeter your strawberry lemonade will be (without the need for any cane sugar!).
• Dates: Our secret to making sweet lemonade without refined sugar. With a powerful, high-speed blender, the dates will blend completely smooth and add nutrition and fiber to this summery drink.

Variations

• Use another berry: Strawberry is of course the classic, but try making this homemade lemonade with fresh raspberries to make raspberry lemonade, or try a blend of raspberries and strawberries for a sweet and tart flavor combo.
• Make strawberry limeade: Swap the fresh-squeezed lemon juice with fresh lime juice. It’s equally as tart and delicious and is a fun twist on classic lemonade.
• Turn it into an alcoholic beverage: Vodka lemonades are popular for a reason! They’re refreshing, easy to make when hosting a crowd, and require no bar tools. Or check out these 8 Alcohols You Can Mix with Lemonade and make your own refreshing summer cocktail at home.
• Use frozen berries: If you’re out of fresh, sweet strawberries, replace them with frozen strawberries. It will make your lemonade more of a slushie texture, but no one will complain!
• Make it an Arnold Palmer: If you love classic Arnold Palmers, try making a Strawberry Almond Palmer! Simply mix half of the strawberry lemonade with half the sweet tea and enjoy.

Equipment Needed

• High-speed blender
• Large storage containers, such as a pitcher, mason jar, or similar container
• Strainer

How to Make Homemade Strawberry Lemonade 

1. Blend all ingredients! Place the water, diced strawberries, Medjool dates, and lemon juice in a high-speed blender and blend until completely smooth, about 1-2 minutes.
2. Strain. Pour the mixture through a fine mesh strainer to remove any date pulp. This is not necessary but highly recommended for smooth lemonade.
3. Chill for 1 hour. Transfer the strawberry lemonade to an airtight container such as a large pitcher, mason jar, or your favorite glass serving container, and add in the sprigs of fresh mint if using. Tightly cover and refrigerate for 1 hour or until cold.
4. Serve. Serve chilled over ice with additional sprigs of fresh mint, sliced lemons, strawberries, or as desired!

Recipe FAQs

Tips for Success:

• Pit your dates! Dates contain a tough pit in their center and can damage the blade of your blender if accidentally left in the fruits. Always double-check that they have been removed, or play it safe and purchase pitted Medjool dates from the grocery store.
• Store your fruit to last. If you’ve purchased fresh lemons and strawberries to make strawberry lemonade for guests this summer, you want to help your fresh ingredients last as long as possible. Check out the Best Tips for Storing Produce and Wasting Less and make your produce last for weeks.
• Use a high-powered blender. Although you can get away with a low-powered blender for many of our recipes, this is one where you’ll want to use a quality, high-powered blender such as a Vitamix. A low-powered blender won’t be able to blend the fruit completely smooth, leaving you with a gritty lemonade full of strawberry seeds and tiny chunks of dates. No, thank you!

More Homemade Drink Recipes to Try:

• Calamansi Margaritas – A tropical twist on the classic margarita made with calamansi juice and Cointreau.
• Easy Cucumber Fennel Juice (No Juicer Required) – Another refreshing drink you can make at home using a blender.
• How to Make Cold Brew at Home {easy} – A cheaper, more satisfying way to enjoy your favorite morning cup at home! It’s so easy, you won’t go back to Starbucks after this.
• Easy Mango Kombucha Margaritas – Fruity, bubbly cocktails made with probiotics thanks to Mango Kombucha.
• My Two Go-To Green Smoothies – These are the smoothies I used to make on repeat in my early vegan days! Still some of my favorite go-to recipes.

Homemade Strawberry Lemonade Recipe

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• Author: Sweet Simple Vegan
• Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
• Yield: 4 (3/4 cup) servings

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Your new favorite summer beverage–an easy and refined sugar-free strawberry lemonade that is sweetened with dates and made with just 4 simple ingredients!

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Ingredients

• 3 cups filtered water
• 1 cup (140g) diced strawberries
• 1/4 cup (50 g) medjool dates*
• Juice of 2 lemons (about 1/4 cup or to taste; we used Meyer)
• Optional: 2-3 sprigs of fresh mint

Equipment

• • High-speed blender

• • Large storage containers, such as a pitcher, mason jar, or similar container

• • Strainer

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Instructions

1. In a high-speed blender, blend all of the ingredients together (except for the mint) until smooth, about 1-2 minutes.
2. Pour the mixture through a fine mesh strainer to remove any date pulp. This is not necessary but highly recommended for smooth lemonade.
3. Transfer into an airtight container and add in the sprigs of mint if using. Seal and place into the refrigerator for 1 hour or until chilled.
4. Serve over ice.

Notes

• If your dates are not soft, soak them in hot water for about 20 minutes or until softened, and drain before use.
• Add more dates if you want the lemonade sweeter!

• Prep Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
• Category: Beverages, Summer
• Cuisine: Vegan, Sugar-Free

Keywords: lemonade, summer, beverage, sugar free, dates

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Ingredients You’ll Need 

• Dutch processed cocoa powder: Unlike regular cocoa powder, Dutch processed cocoa powder has been treated with an alkalizing agent that helps neutralize the acidity, increased its solubility and reduces the bitterness. It’s also a darker, richer brown color and makes for a richer colored hot chocolate mix. 
• Sugar: ​We like to use coconut sugar because it’s a bit more nutritious than regular granulated sugars and adds a natural caramel undertone to the hot chocolate. 
• Chocolate chips: To keep this homemade mix vegan and dairy-free, opt for dark chocolate chips. One of our favorite brands is EnjoyLife because it’s always vegan and allergen friendly. 

Possible Ingredient Substitutions

• Cocoa substitutes: ​Swap the Dutch processed cocoa powder for regular cocoa powder or cacao powder.
• Sugar substitutes: Replace the coconut sugar with light brown sugar or granulated cane sugar as needed. Using liquid sweeteners is not recommended as doing so will make this homemade mix perishable. 
• Chocolate chip substitutes: If you don’t have access to dairy-free dark chocolate chips at your local grocery store, swap them out for a chopped dairy-free, dark chocolate bar. Or as a last resort, make your own Homemade Vegan Chocolate Bar from scratch!

Equipment Needed

• Food processor or high powered blender
• Glass storage jar or similar airtight container 
• Medium pot (for making hot chocolate)
• Whisk (for making hot chocolate)

How to Make Homemade Hot Chocolate Mix

1. Process the chocolate ingredients into a powder. Add the cacao powder, coconut sugar, dark chocolate and salt to a food processor or blender. Blend all of the ingredients together until uniform. 
2. Transfer to an airtight jar. Carefully transfer the chocolate powder to an airtight container such as a mason jar.
3. Top with marshmallows. ​Fill the remainder of the jar with mini marshmallows, if desired. 
4. Seal tightly. When making a homemade mix, it’s very important to store in an air-tight container. If the chocolate and marshmallows are exposed to air, they will dry out and spoil much faster. 
5. Attach the gifting tag. If you are making this hot chocolate mix for your loved ones this holiday season, Download the Holiday Instructions Tag Here!

How to Make Homemade Hot Chocolate Recipe

1. Combine the hot chocolate mix and milk. ​In a medium pot over medium heat, whisk 3 tablespoons of the hot chocolate mix with 1 cup of non-dairy milk of choice.
2. Bring to a low boil. ​Heat the hot chocolate, uncovered, until it heats to a low boil. 
3. Remove from the heat. Once the warm milk begins to boil, remove the hot chocolate from the heat, whisk well to combine, then pour into your favorite mug. 
4. Serve. Garnish your creamy hot chocolate with your favorite topping ingredients (like So Delicious CocoWhip!) and enjoy immediately while hot.

Hot Chocolate Topping Ideas

The toppings really help turn this hot chocolate mix into a decadent cup of hot chocolate. If you only pick a few toppings, we highly recommend a dollop of whipped cream and a sprinkle of crushed candy canes. 

• Mini vegan marshmallows 
• Homemade Coconut Whipped Cream or store-bought (we love So Delicious!)
• Candy canes
• Vegan Caramel Drizzle or melted chocolate
• Chocolate shavings
• Cinnamon or nutmeg
• Pumpkin pie spice
• Pinch of salt

What do you serve with Hot Chocolate?

Hot chocolate is a classic, cozy beverage you can enjoy on its own or with additional sweet treats during the holiday season. We love sipping on a mug of cocoa with our favorite cookies and holiday desserts. Here are a few of our favorites from the blog: 

Breakfasts

Dessert

30-Minute Cinnamon Rolls (8-Ingredients)

Dessert

4-Ingredient Vegan Biscuit Donuts

Breakfast

Chocolate Chip Baked Oatmeal (Blended Baked Oats)

holiday cookies

Dessert

Peppermint Meltaway Cookies

Dessert

Vegan Gingerbread Cookies

Holiday

Pecan Cranberry Shortbread Cookies

Dessert

The Best Vegan Sugar Cookies

Dessert

Vegan Thumbprint Cookies (8-Ingredients)

other desserts

Dessert

Classic Vegan Brownies (8-Ingredients)

Dessert

Vegan Chocolate Fudge (3-Ingredients)

Dessert

Dark Chocolate Vegan Truffles

If you’re serving this hot chocolate at a holiday party, pick a few of our favorite desserts and give your guests an array of options to choose from! You can also create a hot chocolate bar and set out a few of the topping suggestions for everyone to make their hot chocolate to their own taste. 

Storage Instructions

This homemade hot chocolate mix should keep for up to 2 months at room temperature in a cool, dry place. If the powdery mix is exposed to warmer temperatures (like a humid climate) or direct sunlight, it can spoil much faster. 

If you notice any signs of spoilage, always err on the side of caution and discard. 

Recipe FAQs

More DIY Gift Ideas You May Enjoy: 

• Vegan Chai Spiced Hot Cocoa Mix – a chia spiced version loaded with flavor!
• Easy Chocolate Covered Strawberries – perfect for any holiday and so simple to make.
• Easy Vegan Holiday Chocolate Bark – a beautiful and easy recipe to make.
• Lentil & Split Pea Soup Mix – Show someone how much you care with this lentil and split pea soup mix.

Make sure you tag us on Instagram @sweetsimplevegan and @consciouschris and hashtag #sweetsimplevegan if you recreate any of our recipes, we love to see your photos!

Easy Homemade Hot Chocolate Mix Recipe

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• Author: Jasmine @ Sweet Simple Vegan
• Total Time: 10 minutes
• Yield: About 7 servings

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Gift your friends and family a mug of hot cocoa with this Homemade Hot Chocolate Mix! It’s made with just 3 ingredients in 5 minutes and is the perfect winter DIY. Wrap with our free, printable gifting tag for the ultimate homemade holiday gift!

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Ingredients

• 3/4 cup (75g) dutch processed cocoa powder (regular cocoa powder or cacao powder work as well)
• 1/2 cup (120g) coconut sugar (or sub sugar of your choice)
• 3 tablespoons (1.2 oz) dark chocolate chips or chunks
• Optioanl: Pinch of salt

We like to serve it with:⁣

• So Delicious Almondmilk with Cashew
• So Delicious Cocowhip or Vegan Coconut Whipped Cream (2-Ingredients)
• Garnishes such as crushed vegan candycanes, crushed shaved dark chocolate and/or cinnamon

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Instructions

1. Chop the dark chocolate into small chunks if needed. Add the cacao powder, coconut sugar, dark chocolate and salt to a food processor or high speed blender and blend all of the ingredients together until uniform.
2. Carefully transfer to an air-tight container or mason jar and top it with marshmallows. You may need 1 to 2 jars depending on the size you use. I used a 16 oz jar, and had some leftover to fit in an 8 oz jar, so it was about 24 oz total.
3. To serve: In a medium pot over medium heat, whisk 3 tablespoons of the mix together with 1 cup non-dairy milk. Heat just until it comes to a low boil. Remove it from heat and serve with a big dollop of So Delicious Cocowhip and garnishes of your choice. Enjoy!

Notes

• The nutrition facts are only for the hot chocolate mix itself and do not take into consideration the non dairy milk.
• Download the gifting instructions tag here!

• Prep Time: 5 minutes
• Cook Time: 5 minutes
• Category: Beverages, Holiday
• Method: Stovetop
• Cuisine: Vegan

Keywords: Beverages, Holiday, Vegan, Hot chocolate

Disclaimer: The nutritional information shown is an estimate provided by an online calculator. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional’s advice. This recipe was made in collaboration with So Delicious, but all opinions remain my own. This page may also contain affiliate links, which simply means that we earn a commission if you purchase through those links, but your price remains the same. Thank you for supporting Sweet Simple Vegan!

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