Mocha Coffee Recipe
A mocha is the best of both worlds for coffee and chocolate lovers. This indulgent drink marries a rich chocolatey base with espresso and steamed milk, then tops it off with whipped cream for a truly decadent treat. Essentially, it's a chocolate-flavored latte that can satisfy your sweet tooth and caffeine craving at the same time.
Servings 1
Calories 250kcal
Equipment
- Espresso machine or coffee maker (for brewing espresso/coffee)
- Small saucepan (or microwave-safe cup)
- Whisk or spoon
- Mug (about 8–12 oz)
Ingredients
- 2 ounces espresso (or 2 ounces very strong brewed coffee)
- 1 cup milk
- 2 tablespoons chocolate syrup (or 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder + 1 tablespoon sugar)
- 1 tablespoon sugar (if using cocoa powder and you want it sweeter) Optional
- Whipped cream (for topping, optional)
- Chocolate shavings or a pinch of cocoa powder (for garnish, optional)
Instructions
- Brew the coffee: Get your espresso ready—that is, if you have an espresso machine. If not, a strong brewed coffee (about ¼ cup) will do just fine.
- Make the chocolate milk: In a small saucepan, combine milk with chocolate syrup (and a bit of sugar if you're using cocoa powder). Heat that over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the milk is steaming hot and the chocolate has fully dissolved. No need to let it boil. You can also heat the milk and chocolate in the microwave if you prefer. Just be sure to stir well once it's hot.
- Combine with espresso: Pour that hot espresso into a mug. Add the hot chocolate-infused milk and give everything a good stir until it's all nicely blended.
- Garnish: Top your mocha off with a generous swirl of whipped cream. Add some chocolate shavings or a light dusting of cocoa powder on top of the whipped cream, if you like. Serve it up hot.
Notes
The caffè mocha gets its name from Mocha, the historic port city in Yemen that was at the heart of the coffee trade. Over time, “mocha” came to mean coffee with a rich, chocolatey twist. That’s exactly what a mocha is: a latte with a velvety chocolate flavor. You can adjust the level of sweetness to your liking—add a bit more syrup for a richer, sweeter taste or use dark chocolate cocoa for a deeper cocoa bite. Want to try a peppermint mocha? Add a drop of peppermint extract. Or turn your mocha into an iced coffee by pouring it over ice. A mocha is a treat meant to be savored. When you take a sip, the bitter
