Iced Dark Cocoa Mocha
Dark cocoa gives this iced mocha a clear chocolate base without requiring a purchased sauce. Mix the powder into a smooth warm paste first, then add espresso and cold milk. The drink is designed to be stirred rather than judged by its temporary layers.
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THE RECIPE CARD
Iced Dark Cocoa Mocha
- Prep
- 6 min
- Cook
- 0 min
- Total
- 6 min
- Makes
- 1 drink
What you’ll need
- 6 g unsweetened cocoa powder
- 10 g granulated sugar
- 15 ml hot drinking water
- 30 ml freshly brewed espresso
- 150 ml cold pasteurized milk
- 100 g ice
Make it at home
- 01
Stir the cocoa, sugar, and hot water in a small heat-safe jug until the dry powder is fully moistened.
- 02
Brew the espresso according to your machine directions and stir it into the cocoa paste.
- 03
Put the ice and cold milk in a 400 ml glass, leaving room for the coffee mixture.
- 04
Pour in the cocoa espresso mixture, stir thoroughly, and serve immediately.
A FEW USEFUL DETAILS
Before your
next pour.
Cocoa intensity varies. Begin with the measured amount and change a later batch deliberately instead of adding several spoonfuls to an already full glass.
A smooth paste reduces dry pockets but cocoa remains a suspension. Stir again if it settles while you drink.
For a plant alternative, use a suitable ready-to-drink product and check its actual ingredients. The texture will depend on its formulation.
A little more
to know.
What is useful to know before making this?
Cocoa intensity varies. Begin with the measured amount and change a later batch deliberately instead of adding several spoonfuls to an already full glass.
Can I prepare the finished drink far in advance?
Prepare appropriate components separately and keep perishables refrigerated. Assemble close to serving; ice, fruit texture, and any sparkling water change while the finished glass waits.
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