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Mocha Recipe

Inspired by Del Bono

Time10m

Serves1

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Ingredients

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Espresso / Coffee Base

2 shots freshly brewed espresso (strong coffee can be substituted)1/4 cup (60 ml) hot water (if using strong brewed coffee instead of espresso)

Chocolate & Sweetener

1 tbs unsweetened cocoa powder1 tsp granulated sugar0.53 oz (15 g) semisweet chocolate (chopped) or chocolate syrup

Milk & Foam

1.06 cup (250 ml) milk (whole milk recommended; substitute dairy-free milk if desired)1 tsp Watkins vanilla extract

Garnish (optional)

2 tbs whipped cream1 tsp grated chocolate or cocoa powder

Method

Espresso / Coffee Base

Brew espresso

Pull two 30-ml shots of espresso (about 60 ml total). If you don't have an espresso machine, brew 60 ml of very strong coffee (use about twice the normal coffee-to-water ratio). Keep the espresso hot.

Chocolate & Sweetener

Make chocolate syrup

In a small heatproof cup or bowl, combine the cocoa powder and sugar. Add 1–2 tablespoons of the hot espresso (or hot water if using brewed coffee) and stir to make a smooth paste without lumps. Add the chopped semisweet chocolate (or chocolate syrup) and stir until melted and smooth. If needed, microwave in 10–15 second bursts, stirring between, until fully combined and glossy.

Combine with espresso

Pour the remaining hot espresso into the chocolate mixture and stir vigorously until fully incorporated and slightly frothy. Taste and adjust sweetness if desired.

Milk & Foam

Heat and froth milk

Pour 250 ml milk into a small saucepan and warm over medium-low heat until steaming but not boiling (about 65–70°C). Stir in the vanilla extract. Froth the milk using a milk frother, steam wand, or by vigorously whisking or shaking in a sealed jar until you have some microfoam on top.

Assemble mocha

Pour the chocolate-espresso mixture into a 12–16 oz (350–475 ml) mug. Gently pour the steamed milk into the mug, holding back the foam with a spoon; then spoon the foam on top. Stir once gently to integrate, if desired.

Garnish (optional)

Top with 1–2 tablespoons whipped cream. Sprinkle grated chocolate or a dusting of cocoa powder over the whipped cream. Serve immediately.