Dunkin Donut’s Mint Chocolate Chip Iced Coffee Copycat

About two months ago I was introduced to Dunkin Donut’s Mint Chocolate Chip Iced Coffee.

Now, I am not a big coffee person. The closest thing to coffee that I would ever drink were lattes. But I was on a trip with some friends who wanted to get an iced coffee from Dunkin Donuts. As we pulled into the parking lot there was a special going on for a medium iced coffee for $1 including all their new flavors. I figured for a buck, I would try a flavored iced coffee.

Big Mistake!

Why? I was hooked! It was so sugary and minty that the coffee didn't phase me at all. Yum! So naturally, I went onto google and searched for how I could make my own Mint Chocolate Chip iced coffee. But no luck! All that came up were iced coffee recipes and mint chocolate chip ice cream recipes.

So I had to come up with a recipe on my own. In the meantime, I enjoyed a made-at-home mocha cookie crumble frappe...but it just wasn't the same.

I tried all sorts of recipes. I refused to spend $6 at the grocery store for mint extract, so I even tried making my own mint flavored liquid sugar. It was good, but it just wan't minty enough. I found myself still wanting to run to Dunkin Donuts for that delicious iced coffee. I needed the peppermint flavor.

I even stopped in a Dunkin Donuts one time and asked to purchase their Mint Chocolate Chip syrup. I knew it wouldn't be as cheap as I would like, but it would be cheaper than buying my iced coffee there every time. But unfortunately they said it wasn't for sale. My hopes were crushed. How was I ever to mimic my new-found addiction??

So I decided to look into peppermint creamers. I've never tried using flavored creamers, but I was desperately hopeless. I got one of the smaller containers of a creamer that sounded appropriate just in case it didn't work.

VOILA! It worked!

On Friday I splurged for another Dunkin Donuts Mint Chocolate Chip iced coffee despite being pleased with my at home creation simply because I got a free donut with a beverage purchase. Needless to say I think I made a fairly well copycat! Two months of numerous attempts finally paid off. Flavored creamers to the rescue!

The recipe is as follows, however I won't include measurements for two reasons. First, I eyeball it every time I make it. Second, everyone's tastes are different so you'll need to adjust the ratios anyways. I'll offer estimations, but that's it. Also, I make it hot and then cool it, so give it time to get cold!

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Ingredients:

Strong coffee

Chocolate Syrup

Sugar

Coffee-mate's Peppermint Mocha Creamer

Ice

How-to:

-Brew the strong coffee. I usually do about a two cup's worth and then put in some sugar (about a teaspoon) followed by some chocolate syrup (tablespoon or two). I do the sugar and syrup when it's hot because it dissolves and mixes much better, so give it a good stir until it's all dissolved.

-Put it in the fridge overnight. Or chill it in the freezer for about 30 minutes (stirring every once in a while so it doesn't freeze) and then move it into the fridge for another hour or so.

-When it's nice and cold and you're ready to enjoy it, pour in the flavored creamer (about 3 tablespoons worth). Give it a good stir before adding in the ice. If you're afraid of watering down your iced coffee simply brew some extra coffee and make coffee iced cubes.

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Please adjust measurements as preferred! If you want more chocolate add more syrup, if you want more mint add more creamer.

Today, I didn't brew my coffee ahead of time. I simply forgot I didn't have coffee chilling in the fridge last night. So when I went to leave for work I decided I would try my same recipe but in a hot coffee. It was suiting since today was a chilly and very rainy day. I will say, this coffee is just as yummy hot as it is cold!