Description

The Dutch Bros Picture Perfect is a delightful blended espresso beverage featuring rich chocolate milk, espresso shots, and a blend of chocolate and caramel sauces. This creamy, iced drink is topped with whipped cream and drizzles for a visually appealing and indulgent treat.

Ingredients

Scale

Espresso Mixture

2 shots of espresso
1/2 cup chocolate milk (dairy or non-dairy)
1 tbsp vanilla syrup
1 cup ice cubes
1/4 tsp xanthan gum

Sauces and Toppings

1 tbsp chocolate sauce (for drizzling)
1 tbsp caramel sauce (for drizzling)
Whipped cream (for topping)

Instructions

Blend Ingredients: Combine the 2 shots of espresso, 1/2 cup of chocolate milk, 1 cup of ice cubes, 1/4 tsp xanthan gum, and 1 tbsp vanilla syrup in a blender. Blend until the mixture is smooth and creamy, ensuring the ice is fully incorporated for a chilled, frothy consistency.
Prepare Glass: Drizzle 1 tbsp chocolate sauce and 1 tbsp caramel sauce around the inside walls of your serving glass to create an attractive layered effect once the beverage is poured.
Assemble Drink: Pour the blended espresso and chocolate mixture into the prepared glass carefully to maintain the sauce drizzles’ pattern outlined inside the glass.
Add Toppings: Generously top the drink with whipped cream. For extra indulgence and visual appeal, drizzle additional caramel and chocolate sauces over the whipped cream to finish.

Notes

Xanthan gum helps thicken and stabilize the blended drink for a creamy texture without separating.
Use dairy or non-dairy chocolate milk according to dietary preference or restriction.
Adjust sweetness by modifying the amount of vanilla syrup or sauces.
This recipe is perfect as a cold, caffeinated treat for hot days or when you desire a sweet espresso beverage.

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Category: Beverage
Method: Blending
Cuisine: American

Keywords: Dutch Bros, Picture Perfect, espresso, chocolate milk, iced coffee, blended coffee drink, whipped cream, caramel drizzle, chocolate drizzle