Caf Mocha Mint or Caf Mandarin Mocha
Indulge in a café-quality treat with this recipe for Café Mocha Mint or Café Mandarin Mocha, a versatile hot beverage that’s as festive as it is comforting. Featuring the rich depth of brewed espresso or strong coffee, it blends seamlessly with a velvety mixture of unsweetened cocoa powder, sugar, and warm milk for a decadent mocha base. The star of the show? Your choice of peppermint extract for a refreshing minty twist or orange extract for a zesty citrus splash, making it perfect for any mood or occasion. Quick and easy to prepare in just 10 minutes, this indulgent drink is topped with optional whipped cream and garnished with chocolate shavings or orange zest for an extra luxurious touch. Whether you're savoring it alone or impressing guests, this recipe promises a cozy café experience right at home.
Log this recipe in SnapCalorie
Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 shots brewed espresso or strong coffee
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1 cup milk (dairy or plant-based)
- 0.5 teaspoons peppermint extract or orange extract
- whipped cream (optional, for topping)
- chocolate shavings or orange zest (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Brew 2 shots of espresso or prepare 1/2 cup of strong coffee. Set aside.
In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine the unsweetened cocoa powder and granulated sugar.
Slowly whisk in the milk, stirring continuously to dissolve the cocoa powder and sugar. Heat gently until the mixture is warm and steaming, but do not let it boil.
Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the peppermint extract (for Café Mocha Mint) or orange extract (for Café Mandarin Mocha).
Pour the brewed espresso or coffee into a large mug.
Slowly pour the heated cocoa and milk mixture into the mug, stirring to combine.
Optional: Top with whipped cream and garnish with chocolate shavings for Café Mocha Mint or orange zest for Café Mandarin Mocha.
Serve immediately and enjoy your cozy café-style drink!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
278 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 13.0 g | 17% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.3 g | 42% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 30 mg | 10% | |
| Sodium | 123 mg | 5% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 35.4 g | 13% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.1 g | 15% | |
| Total Sugars | 28.5 g | ||
| Protein | 10.8 g | 22% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.5 mcg | 12% | |
| Calcium | 335 mg | 26% | |
| Iron | 1.8 mg | 10% | |
| Potassium | 782 mg | 17% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
