Mocha Me Happy Recipe

Name: Foundry Food + Taps MOCHA ME HAPPY Recipe
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Coffee
Ingredients: 1 cup cold brew coffee (concentrate); 2 tbs unsweetened cocoa powder; 2 tbs hot water (to bloom cocoa); 2 tbs simple syrup (1:1 sugar to water) or preferred liquid sweetener; 1 cup whole milk (or milk alternative); 1 cup ice; 1 cup heavy whipping cream; 1 tbs confectioners' sugar; 1 tsp vanilla extract; 2 tbs chocolate syrup (for drizzle); 1 tsp grated dark chocolate or cocoa powder (optional garnish)

Inspired by Foundry Food + Tap

Time20m

Serves2

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Ingredients

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Cold Brew Mocha Base

1 cup cold brew coffee (concentrate)

2 tbs unsweetened cocoa powder

2 tbs hot water (to bloom cocoa)

2 tbs simple syrup (1:1 sugar to water) or preferred liquid sweetener

Milk & Assembly

1 cup whole milk (or milk alternative)

1 cup ice

Whipped Cream & Chocolate Finish

1 cup heavy whipping cream

1 tbs confectioners' sugar

1 tsp Watkins vanilla extract

2 tbs chocolate syrup (for drizzle)

1 tsp grated dark chocolate or cocoa powder (optional garnish)

Method

Cold Brew Mocha Base

Bloom cocoa

In a small bowl, combine the unsweetened cocoa powder with the hot water. Whisk until a smooth paste forms with no lumps (about 20–30 seconds). This intensifies the chocolate flavor and prevents grit.

Mix mocha concentrate

In a mixing cup or pitcher, combine the cold brew coffee (concentrate) with the cocoa paste. Add the simple syrup (or chosen liquid sweetener) and whisk vigorously until fully incorporated and slightly frothy. Taste and adjust sweetness — add up to 1 additional tablespoon of syrup if you prefer sweeter.

Whipped Cream & Chocolate Finish

Make sweet whipped cream

Chill a medium bowl and beaters if possible. Pour the heavy whipping cream into the bowl, add the confectioners' sugar and vanilla extract. Whip on medium-high speed with an electric mixer until soft to medium peaks form (about 2–3 minutes). Do not overwhip; it should be smooth and billowy.

Prepare chocolate drizzle

If desired, warm the chocolate syrup slightly (5–10 seconds in microwave) so it flows smoothly for drizzling. Have grated dark chocolate or cocoa ready for garnish.

Milk & Assembly

Assemble the drink

Fill a tall glass with ice (about 1 cup). Pour the milk over the ice. Slowly pour the cold brew mocha mixture over the milk so you get a layered look, then gently stir 1–2 times to combine to taste.

Top and finish

Generously spoon or pipe the sweet whipped cream on top of the drink. Drizzle chocolate syrup over the whipped cream and finish with a light dusting of grated dark chocolate or cocoa powder. Serve immediately with a straw and a long spoon.