Description
Silky espresso meets cold chocolate in this refreshing easy iced mocha recipe from Italian coffee culture. Chocolate drizzle and whipped cream complete this cool summer beverage that will delight coffee enthusiasts.
Ingredients
Scale
- ½ cup (120 ml) whole milk
- ½ cup (120 ml) chilled strongly brewed coffee or espresso
- ½ cup (120 ml) unsweetened cocoa powder or cacao powder
- 1 cup (200 g) granulated or cane sugar
- 1 ½ tsps vanilla extract
- 1–2 tbsps mocha syrup, to taste
- 1/8 tsp sea salt
- ½ cup (120 ml) cold water
- whipped cream
- additional mocha syrup
Instructions
- Syrup Creation: Meld cocoa powder, sugar, salt, and water in a petite saucepan, whisking continuously until the mixture transforms into a glossy, velvety elixir over gentle heat.
- Flavor Infusion: Withdraw the syrup from thermal source, fold in vanilla essence, and allow the aromatic blend to cool and deepen its complex profile.
- Liquid Confluence: Marry chilled milk, freshly brewed coffee, and the tempered mocha syrup in a capacious vessel, agitating vigorously to create a harmonious, frothy emulsion.
- Glacial Preparation: Cascade the mocha mixture over a foundation of crystalline ice cubes in a towering glass, ensuring thorough chilling and even liquid distribution.
- Decadent Finale: Crown the beverage with a billowing cloud of whipped cream and a tantalizing chocolate syrup drizzle, transforming the iced mocha into a visual and gustatory masterpiece.
Notes
- Control Syrup Consistency: Continuously stir cocoa mixture to prevent burning and achieve smooth, glossy texture without lumps.
- Temperature Matters: Cool mocha syrup completely before mixing to preserve delicate vanilla flavors and prevent milk curdling.
- Froth Technique: Shake or whisk vigorously to create a light, airy texture that blends coffee and milk seamlessly.
- Serving Suggestion: Use tall glasses with plenty of ice for maximum chilling and most refreshing drinking experience.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Drinks, Snacks
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Global
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3
- Calories: 352
- Sugar: 40 g
- Sodium: 34 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 62 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 24 mg