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This easy iced hot chocolate recipe is the ultimate summer treat for chocolate lovers. Made using our bestselling Refuge Drinking Chocolate Blend, it's a refreshing way to cool down while still getting your comforting chocolate fix.
It’s quick to make, uses just a handful of ingredients, and can be customised to suit your mood. Want a mocha iced hot chocolate? Add espresso. Fancy something a little stronger? A splash of your favourite liqueur does the trick. Once you try it, we think this will become your go-to iced drink recipe all summer long.
Refuge Iced Hot Chocolate Recipe
Serves: 1 | Prep Time: 5 mins | Skill Level: Easy
Ingredients
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125ml milk (dairy or plant-based – we love coconut milk)
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4 tablespoons Refuge Drinking Chocolate Blend
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A handful of ice
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Extra milk to top up
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Tall glass or pint glass
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Straw
Optional Add-ins:
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Double shot of espresso (for mocha iced chocolate)
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Dash of Baileys or liqueur (for an iced hot chocolate cocktail)
Step-by-Step Instructions
1. Melt the chocolate
In a small saucepan (or microwave-safe jug), gently heat 125ml of milk with 4 tablespoons of Refuge Drinking Chocolate Blend. Stir until the chocolate is fully melted and smooth.
2. Fill your glass
Add a generous handful of ice to your glass.
3. Pour and top up
Pour the warm chocolate mixture over the ice. Then top up with chilled milk of your choice to fill the glass.
4. Stir and serve
Stir the mixture to combine everything evenly. Add a straw, sit back, and sip.
Flavour It Your Way with the Refuge Flavour Bundle
Why stop at one kind of iced hot chocolate when you can choose from three? Our Hot Chocolate Mix – Flavour Bundle includes:
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Original (Thick & Luxurious): Classic and indulgent — your go-to base for any iced version.
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Hint of Mint: Add an extra-refreshing twist to your iced chocolate for a cool and uplifting flavour.
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Zesty Orange: A bold, citrusy spin that tastes like summer in a glass.
Each blend is made with ethically sourced fair trade Belgian chocolate and works beautifully both hot and cold.
Pro tip: Try a Hint of Mint mocha for a mint-choc espresso cooler, or mix Zesty Orange with a splash of spiced rum for a sunset-ready iced cocktail.
Extra Tips for the Perfect Iced Chocolate
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Use chilled milk to help keep the drink cold and refreshing.
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Make extra chocolate mix and store it in the fridge for up to 3 days.
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Add a scoop of vanilla ice cream for a dessert-style iced chocolate float.
Why Use Refuge Drinking Chocolate?
We’re more than just a chocolate brand. At Refuge Chocolate, every pouch of our artisan hot chocolate is handcrafted in Northern Ireland and supports survivors of human trafficking through our charity partnership with Flourish NI.
Our Drinking Chocolate Blend is made with high-quality, ethically sourced cocoa for a luxurious taste that’s good for you — and good for the world.
