Mocha Recipe
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Ingredients
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Espresso / Strong Coffee
Chocolate Base
Milk & Assembly
Method
Espresso / Strong Coffee
Brew coffee
Brew two shots of espresso (about 2 oz / 60 ml) using an espresso machine. If you don’t have an espresso machine, brew 1/2 cup very strong coffee using a Moka pot or an Aeropress. Pour brewed espresso/coffee into a pre-warmed 10–12 oz serving cup.
Chocolate Base
Make chocolate syrup
In a small bowl, combine 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder and 1 teaspoon granulated sugar. Add 2 tablespoons hot water and whisk vigorously until a smooth, glossy chocolate paste forms with no lumps. Taste and adjust sweetness, adding up to 1/2 teaspoon more sugar if desired.
Combine with coffee
Pour the chocolate paste directly into the cup with the hot espresso/coffee. Stir thoroughly until the chocolate is fully dissolved into the coffee and the color is uniform.
Milk & Assembly
Steam or heat milk
Heat 1 cup milk until very hot but not boiling (about 150–160°F / 65–70°C). If you have a steam wand, steam the milk to create a velvety microfoam. Alternatively, heat milk on the stovetop or in the microwave and then froth with a handheld frother or by vigorously shaking in a tightly sealed jar for 30–45 seconds.
Garnish and serve
Top with 2 tablespoons whipped cream if using, then sprinkle 1 teaspoon chocolate shavings or a light dusting of cocoa powder. Serve immediately with a spoon or stirrer.