Easy Homemade Mocha Latte
This Easy Homemade Mocha Latte is a cosy chocolatey drink for the season. Espresso is combined with rich mocha syrup and steamed milk to this amazing drink. And you don't need to be a trained barista to make this drink.
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Servings: 1
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Equipment
- Glass Jug
- Milk frother
Ingredients
Homemade Mocha Syrup
- 50 grams (¼ cup) cocoa powder
- 50 grams (1.76 oz) 70% dark chocolate, chopped
- 200 grams (1 cup) sugar
- 240 ml (1 cup) hot water
- 2 tablespoons instant coffee or espresso powder
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Mocha Latte
- 240 ml (1 cup) milk
- 1 tablespoon instant coffee or espresso powder
- 60 ml (¼ cup) hot water
- 2 tablespoons mocha syrup
Instructions
Mocha Syrup
- Mix espresso powder or instant coffee with 240 ml of hot water . Stir until the coffee has dissolved. In a pan stir together cocoa powder, chocolate chunks, sugar and coffee.
- Cook over medium heat, stirring, until the chocolate has melted. Bring mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low and allow to simmer for 10 minute or until the sauce has reduced, stirring frequently,
- Remove pan from heat then stir in vanilla extract. Leave to cool for 30 minutes before using. Store leftover sauce in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.
To make the Mocha Latte
- Place the milk in a saucepan and heat it until scalding or 150°F. Place the milk in a glass jug and hold it to an angle and turn on the frother. Move the frother up and down until foamy bubbles form. This takes about 20-30 seconds.
- Brew the espresso or strong coffee. Pour into a mug and mix in mocha syrup.
- Pour the frothed milk into the coffee. If desired, garnish with chocolate shavings.
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