Mochaccino: recipes on how to make coffee correctly

How it appeared: a little history

In the states, the drink appeared thanks to particularly demanding visitors to bars and cafes who were not ready to drink too strong espresso. It was with their light hand that bartenders began adding whipped cream, milk and chocolate to the drink. The prototype cocktails of the modern mochaccino were decorated with chocolate chips and syrups. The Americans gave the name to the drink - mocha.

The question of how cappuccino differs from mochaccino is simple to answer - the absence of cocoa powder or chocolate in the first place. Cappuccino is an Italian cocktail consisting of coffee, milk and milk foam, served in a warm porcelain cup, mainly at breakfast. Mochaccino is two-thirds espresso, the rest is milk and chocolate, cocoa, cream and additional components according to the recipe.

What makes a modern mochaccino different?

Today, depending on the traditions of different peoples, there are many options for preparing mochaccino. However, the required ingredients, according to the classic version, remain espresso prepared in a coffee machine, hot milk and chocolate (syrup).

The average calorie content of one serving of mochaccino is 290 Kcal

Traditionally dark chocolate is used. All kinds of recipes may contain other components. For example, the type of mochaccino depends on the type of chocolate. In some versions, caramel is added to the drink instead of sugar.

The modern drink can be prepared using milk or white chocolate. Dried fruits, nuts and various flavorings are added to it. The drink is quite high in calories and tastes like a full-fledged dessert.

If you do not use cream and full-fat milk, the nutritional value will decrease to 200 Kcal.

Serving - subtleties for those initiated into the mystery of coffee art

Mochaccino coffee is served exclusively in tall glass glasses with a handle for cocktails. In some countries they are replaced with tall ceramic cups. The more layers are added, the more justified it becomes to use clear glassware to demonstrate latte art.

Simple versions of cocktails without designer tricks can be served in cups, but always with a dessert spoon, as required by etiquette. It is customary to offer marshmallows or unleavened cookies as a treat with a drink.

Excursion into history

The homeland of mochaccino is North America, where the drink was specially made for people who did not like the rich taste of strong espresso. In some bars, mochaccino (sometimes spelled “moccaccino” or “mocaccino”) was also called “Ladies’ coffee” - it was often ordered by girls and women of all ages.

Over time, the drink spread throughout the world, but it gained the greatest popularity in North America and Europe. Interestingly, on these two continents the names of the same cocktail are different.

Americans use the word “Mocha” in relation to mochaccino, while Europeans call the cocktail exclusively the word “Mocaccino”, while the word “Mocha” serves to designate the Arabica variety.

Classic cooking - basic recipe

To prepare mochaccino in the traditional version, you will need the following products:

hot dark chocolate - 50 ml (can be melted in a water bath);
ground espresso coffee (7-10 g);
whipped cream - 50 ml;
chilled milk - 40-60 ml;
grated chocolate for decoration.

The preparation process begins by brewing espresso coffee in a cezve. Melted chocolate is poured into the glass prepared for serving, diluted with chilled milk so that picturesque lines are obtained, using a bar spoon. When finished with latte art, pour coffee into the mixture and decorate the cocktail with whipped cream and chocolate chips.

Composition of mochaccino coffee

The recipe combines ingredients such as strong espresso, chocolate and milk. The cooking sequence is as follows: first pour melted chocolate or chocolate syrup, then pour warm milk on top, and finally add strong coffee. You can use cocoa powder instead of chocolate.

If desired, all the ingredients can be mixed, but in a transparent wine glass the layers will look impressive if they are separated. The mochaccino is topped with whipped cream and grated chocolate. But in America they do it a little differently. A strong espresso is brewed, then cream is added on top and decorated with chocolate chips. The chocolate flavor will be more pronounced in this version. The European recipe produces a more delicate chocolate-creamy flavor.

American style mocha with white chocolate

You can experiment not only with dark, but also with white chocolate. An interesting recipe for mochaccino in this version will require the use of:

natural coffee (fine grind up to 8 g);
whole milk −100 ml;
a tablespoon of sugar;
teaspoon cocoa powder;
white chocolate - 40 g.

Classic mochaccino recipe

Popularly, mochaccino is also called chocolate latte. Ingredients you will need:

Cooking method:

1.First of all, pour melted chocolate into a wine glass: dark or milk, according to your preference.

2. Next, add warm milk. We take the ratio of chocolate and milk 1:2. It should be carefully poured into the glass along the side - this way the layers will not mix with each other.

3. The last step is espresso. Whether you brew it in a coffee machine or in a Turkish oven over a fire does not matter.

You can add zest and spontaneity to the taste with whipped cream or fruit marshmallow; sprinkle with cinnamon or chocolate. Mochaccino is usually served in transparent tall glasses - Irish.

Iced coffee at the base of the cocktail - preparation steps

The following recipe at home will allow you to prepare a refreshing mochaccino. To do this, you will need coffee, a glass of low-fat milk, a little honey, cocoa powder, vanilla and chocolate syrup. They start by brewing double espresso, which is cooled, filtered and poured into ice trays, followed by freezing.

The finished coffee in ice cubes is poured into a blender bowl, then milk, chocolate syrup, honey, vanilla are added, beating everything into a homogeneous mass. The cocktail is poured into tall glasses, garnished with cocoa powder. On a hot day, the drink will not only quench your thirst, but also bring a lot of pleasure.

Turkish mocha - nuances of mixing

You can make mochaccino according to the Turkish recipe. To do this, mix two tablespoons of natural ground coffee of dark or medium roast in a Turk, add 3 tablespoons of cocoa powder, vanilla and sugar to taste, a pinch of spicy cinnamon, pour 50 ml of boiling water over the mixture and heat until foam forms.

The finished coffee is cooled, mixed with hot milk, 50 ml of cream and continued to be heated over low heat until foam forms again. Hot Turkish mochaccino coffee is served in large ceramic cups.

Calorie content and composition

The calorie content of the drink depends on:

amount of sugar;
fat content of milk;
volume of additional ingredients.

There is an average of 289 kcal per 100 g of coffee; a mochaccino made in a coffee maker contains about 250 kcal. If you prepare the drink yourself, the figure will rise to 350 kcal.

To reduce the calorie content of the drink, you should avoid adding cream and use skim milk.

Nutritional value of the product:

proteins – 2.98 g;
fats – 10.57 g;
carbohydrates – 46.42 g.

Refreshing mocha with ice cream and chocolate - how to make?

Considering that the composition of mochaccino is not categorical, additional components can be added to it. A drink made with 100 ml of espresso, 120 ml of high-fat milk, 50 g of ice cream and 30 ml of melted chocolate will have a tonic and refreshing effect.

Cooking begins by preparing the glassware for the cocktail. A tall transparent glass with thick walls will do. Place a ball of ice cream or vanilla ice cream on the bottom, which is topped with melted chocolate mixed with milk. The last layer is brewed and cooled espresso. You can decorate the composition with whipped cream, chocolate chips and syrup.

Difference from cappuccino and latte

Ordinary people sometimes get confused by complex coffee names and do not understand how mochaccino, cappuccino and latte differ from each other. In fact, these drinks differ in both taste and composition. Mochaccino is more of a dessert cocktail, while the other two types are more caffeinated.

Cappuccino is prepared on the basis of espresso with the addition of milk and thick milk foam. Latte consists of the same ingredients, only the percentage of milk and foam changes. Sometimes syrups and chocolate chips are added to these drinks, but this is not necessary. And mochaccino has a chocolate component as its main ingredient.

Fragrant cold coffee mocha with ice - nuances of mixing

Although hot drinks are as thirst-quenching as cold drinks in the summer heat, making a chilled iced mocha at home is a temporary solution to a hot day in a simple and affordable way.

To enjoy a delicious cocktail you will need:

freshly brewed espresso;
milk - 100 ml;
ice;
melted chocolate;
chocolate syrup.

At the initial stage, strong espresso is brewed according to your favorite recipe. Place cubed ice in a tall glass and pour milk and chocolate whipped into foam over it. Finish the layers with prepared coffee, which is poured in a thin stream along the walls. The finished cocktail is decorated with cream, chocolate syrup or chocolate chips.

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How to prepare hot chocolate for mochaccino?

There is nothing better than brewing a real mochaccino yourself! Especially if you use not chocolate syrup or cocoa for it, but real hot chocolate, brewed with your own hands. It will give the finished cocktail a deeper chocolate taste, rich in flavor shades and nuances, and the aroma of such a cocktail will acquire more varied notes.

Making hot chocolate is quite simple. For this you will need:

Milk - 100 milliliters (this is half a faceted glass).
Chocolate - 50 grams (this is about half a standard chocolate bar).
Cream - 50 milliliters.
Cinnamon - a couple of pinches for taste.

The milk is slightly heated to a boil and cinnamon is added to it, after which it is left to cool. Chocolate is melted: for this they use both a microwave oven and a water bath; we recommend the latter option. Melted chocolate is mixed with cream, and then poured into milk and mixed thoroughly.

Mochaccino cocktail with cocoa - delicate taste and rich aroma

An interesting option for preparing a drink with the addition of cocoa powder in addition to chocolate. Using a classic set of ingredients (milk, coffee, chocolate, sugar and cocoa) you can prepare a real masterpiece.

They traditionally start by brewing espresso, which must be filtered and poured into a glass. Prepared dark chocolate is grated on a fine grater, mixed with warm milk and added to coffee. The final touch is mixing cocoa with sugar to decorate the finished cocktail. It tastes like a classic chocolate latte.

What is mochaccino and history of origin

Mochaccino coffee is a delicate creamy chocolate dessert drink with an exquisite taste and chocolate-coffee aroma.
You can find out what it is only by trying the unusual layered cocktail. Some call it a “ladies' drink,” while others consider it a dessert for those with a sweet tooth, but real coffee connoisseurs know: the delicate taste of natural Arabica, mixed with notes of real chocolate and soft thick cream, is an amazing combination that will delight any gourmet. There are two types of cocktail:

American mocha.
European mochaccino.

We owe the appearance of this drink to the Americans, or, more precisely, to the capricious clientele of American bars and coffee shops of the second half of the last century. Many visitors did not like the bitter taste of espresso, but they appreciated the invigorating and refreshing effect that appeared after each serving.

North Americans of the time were fast-moving, business-minded people who grasped the opportunity to easily increase their productivity and recharge their batteries during their lunch break. Therefore, they did everything possible to make their favorite drink more suitable for their tastes.

This is exactly the task that fell on the shoulders of American baristas - and they coped with it excellently. First, they began to add chocolate chips to espresso, using other sweeteners and milk and cream to soften the taste. And then they just started adding chocolate syrup to the coffee.

The public liked the taste of the drink so much that the recipe instantly spread throughout America. This happened so quickly that the names of the first baristas who decided to experiment did not remain in history.

Important! The traditional American name for the cocktail, Mocha, was named after the Yemeni Arabica variety, Mocha.

Like all new products, mochaccino coffee quickly crossed the ocean and became very popular in Europe. It should be noted that not only the recipe was changed, but also the name of the classic American cocktail. If in the original the residents of the States called it exclusively “Mocha” - in honor of the type of coffee from which it was prepared according to the classic recipe, then in Europe this name was never used so as not to create confusion with the coffee variety of the same name.

On a note! The name “Mokachino” was invented by the Italians; previously in Europe this drink was called nothing more than “Chocolate latte”.

Mochaccino came to Russia from Europe, since our country has been actively adopting the European coffee tradition over the past decades. Therefore, we immediately got used to the name “Mokachino” and the recipe, which in fact is not classic for this drink.

Traditional American Mocha

Making mochaccino coffee according to a traditional American recipe is not difficult. The original mocha is made from espresso, always from Mocha beans. For its preparation, only chocolate syrup is used, without replacing it with other analogues. In addition, the drink is decorated with whipped cream.

Important! The classic recipe used syrup, not chocolate or cocoa.

Classic European mochaccino

Mochaccino according to the European recipe is a more refined and varied drink, numbering several dozen interesting varieties. Europeans are generally more inclined to experiment, thereby introducing a pleasant inconsistency into the coffee tradition.

Ingredients for European mochaccino may vary. The standard set is as follows:

Strong coffee - not only Arabica, but also any other varieties.
Milk - in the European version, or “Chocolate Latte”, as it was called, there is almost twice as much as in the traditional American one. Europeans love softer coffee drinks.
Chocolate syrup, or melted chocolate, or even cocoa - there are no restrictions on this matter.
Whipped cream.
Decorations - cinnamon, grated chocolate or nuts, caramel.

On a note! It was from the Europeans that we adopted their love for various mochaccinos; today in Russian coffee shops you can try a dozen unusual varieties of this cocktail.

Mocha with nutmeg and cinnamon - oriental notes in a cocktail

If you want to diversify the taste and not increase the calorie content of mochaccino, you should experiment with adding spices. To prepare the drink, add one cinnamon stick, dark chocolate and a little nutmeg to ground coffee, half a glass of milk and 50 g of whipped cream.

Cooking begins by heating the milk in a saucepan. At this stage, you can add vanillin or vanilla sugar to it for flavor. The chocolate is broken and poured into boiling milk, stirring until it is completely dissolved. Coffee is brewed in the classic way, mixed with prepared milk, sugar is added to taste.

All ingredients are thoroughly whisked, poured into glass glasses, and garnished with a cinnamon stick, whipped cream and nutmeg.

Manufacturing secrets

To prepare a high-quality mocca drink, you should know a few subtleties:

Use Arabica beans to brew espresso, which is the basis of the recipe, so that the drink comes out fragrant and moderately resinous.
Instant coffee is not suitable for creating a delicious mocha because it does not contain enough essential substances.
Store coffee beans, and you can grind them before making them.
If you brew espresso in a Turk, you need to strain it before mixing it with other ingredients.
For the mokka drink, all ingredients are laid out in layers, so you need to strictly follow the manufacturing recipe.

Traditional recipe

This wonderful drink is easy to prepare at home. It’s enough to master the traditional recipe, and on its basis you can make different versions of the drink to amaze your guests.

The composition of mocha coffee is regular and includes 4 ingredients:

espresso – 50 ml,
milk – 50 ml,
cream 33%,
chocolate – 10g.

First, brew espresso using a Turkish coffee pot or coffee machine. If you prefer a sweet drink, add sugar to taste.
Melt the chocolate in a water bath or in the microwave.
Heat the milk, avoiding boiling to prevent foam from forming.
Place melted chocolate at the bottom of a cup or glass. Gently pour milk on top of the chocolate. Pour the next layer of coffee. To finish this composition, decorate the drink with whipped cream, cinnamon and chocolate chips.

Hot chocolate mocha

Espresso – 50 ml.
Hot chocolate – 50 ml.
Coconut syrup – 20 ml.
Milk – 50 ml.
Cream.

Brew espresso coffee and hot chocolate (you can use store-bought), and heat the milk. Place hot chocolate at the bottom of the glass and carefully pour coconut syrup on top. Add milk as a third layer and espresso on top. Garnish your purchased mocha with whipped cream and coconut flakes.

Mocha with vanilla

Ground coffee – 15 g.
Milk – 500 ml.
Chocolate – 80 g.
Water – 250 ml.
Vanilla sugar – 20 g or 5 g vanillin.
Whipped cream.

Break the chocolate into pieces.
Heat milk in a saucepan and add vanilla sugar and chocolate. Wait for it to completely dissolve.
Brew espresso, strain and add sugar to taste.
Pour the chocolate-milk mixture into glasses, filling them halfway.
Add espresso and sprinkle cinnamon on top.
Garnish the drink with whipped cream and grated chocolate.

Using a traditional recipe, you can prepare an extraordinary wite mokko. Its peculiarity is that dark chocolate is replaced with snow-white chocolate. Otherwise, the process of creating the drink does not differ from the traditional one.

Now this variety of coffee beans is grown on plantations in many countries, but until now the African creation has enjoyed a special advantage. Most brands consider it their duty to produce mocha coffee in both bean and ground form.

Among the most popular products are:

Moccona Continental Gold is a Russian-made freeze-dried coffee that has a balanced taste and strong aroma.
Coffee beans from Ko-Fe have a fruity and winey aftertaste.
Moka Sanani bean coffee with chocolate-nut color and light sourness.
Pauling Mocha – 100% Arabica medium roast.

This old type of coffee never loses its relevance, because it is unusually tasty and fragrant, and drinks prepared on its basis will be able to amuse even the most picky gourmet.

Mocha coffee: a recipe at home.

From time to time, it can be difficult to answer the question of what “mocha” is, since at least two definitions related to coffee are hidden under this title.

Mokko - what is it anyway:

Mocha (coffee) is one of the high-quality types of coffee, which is a variety of Arabica.

Mocha (drink) is a coffee-based drink with the addition of milk and chocolate.

Most people at the moment understand “mocha” as a drink, not coffee, so we will pay more attention to it specifically.

Alcoholic mocha - a mature pleasure for gourmets

You can prepare a cocktail with the addition of cognac or liqueur for a holiday or family celebration. A few drops of alcohol will add piquancy and brightness to the taste. The cocktail is mixed from espresso, cocoa, cream, sugar, nutmeg, salt and cognac (can be replaced with brandy or liqueur).

Start with cocoa mixed with sugar - the mixture is placed on the bottom of the glass. Espresso is brewed in a Turk with a little salt and nutmeg. Cool the coffee and mix with dry ingredients in a glass. At the final stage, add whipped cream and a few tablespoons of alcohol.

How to make mochaccino at home?

Making mochaccino at home is quite possible, and this is another undoubted advantage of this drink. Moreover, you can make it at home even without a coffee machine. How? Here are some simple recipes.

Classic mochaccino

Among the countless variations of this cocktail, its original version has not been lost and is popular, becoming the progenitor of all the others. It’s not difficult to brew mochaccino according to a traditional recipe at home; for this you will need the following ingredients:

Freshly brewed coffee - 100 milliliters.
Warm milk - 50 milliliters (that's about 5 tablespoons).
Hot chocolate - 50 milliliters.
Whipped cream.
Sugar - to taste.
Sprinkles for decoration.

The sequence of preparation steps will be as follows:

Brew coffee in a coffee machine or regular cezve (Turk).
Warm the milk to room temperature.
Pour all the ingredients into the glass in layers.

The coffee is ready, you can drink it!

Important! Coffee brewed in a Turk must be strained.

An important feature of mochaccino is its beautiful layered structure. The order of layers is as follows:

Hot chocolate.
Milk.
Coffee.
Whipped cream.
Sprinkles and other decorations.

Important! To create a layered structure, pour the ingredients into the glass very slowly and carefully. If you pour in a thin stream, the liquid will definitely sink to the bottom, and you won’t get a beautiful effect. To create layers, use one trick: take a teaspoon, lean it against the side of the glass, and then pour the ingredients of the drink over it.

Mochaccino with cocoa

Mochaccino can be not only chocolate, but also with cocoa. This recipe is a credit to European baristas.

For this drink you will need the following ingredients:

Coffee - 50 milliliters.
Cocoa powder - 1 level teaspoon.
Milk - 80 milliliters.
Cream - 20 milliliters.
Whipped cream.
Sprinkles.
Sugar - to taste.

As for how to prepare mochaccino with cocoa, the procedure is as follows:

Boil cocoa powder with milk and cream.
Add sugar to taste.
Make some coffee.
Pour into a glass in layers.

The order of layers will be as follows:

Cocoa.
Coffee.
Sprinkles.

On a note! The children's version, brewed without adding coffee and decorated with a cap of whipped cream, will be a wonderful treat at a children's party.

Recipe with ice

If it's summer heat outside, there's nothing better than an iced mochaccino. Ice mochaccino will energize you and help you cool down just as well as other cold cocktails. It's very easy to make it at home.

To brew the drink, take:

Coffee - 50 milliliters.
Milk - 100 milliliters (half a glass).
Hot chocolate or chocolate syrup - 50 milliliters.
Crushed ice - 2-3 cubes.
Decorations are optional.
Sugar - to taste.

Cooking steps:

Make some coffee.
Mix it with chocolate.
Add sugar.
Whisk the milk until foamy.
Crush the ice (you can do this with a rolling pin or a chop mallet, after wrapping the ice in a towel).
Place the ice in a chilled glass (just put it in the freezer for 5-10 minutes).
Pour the drink in layers.
Decorate and serve.

The layers in this recipe will look especially elegant:

Ice is placed at the bottom of the glass.
They pour milk into it and it sinks beautifully to the bottom.
Add a coffee-chocolate mixture on top.
Decorate with whipped cream and sprinkles.

With ice cream

Another refreshing drink option reminiscent of the popular iced coffee is mochaccino with ice cream. It will delight gourmets with its delicate creamy taste and will help cool you down in hot weather.

To make ice cream mochaccino at home, use:

Coffee - 100 milliliters (half a glass).
Ice cream - vanilla or strawberry - 50 grams.
Chocolate syrup - 3-4 spoons.
Whipped cream - 1 spoon.

Cooking algorithm:

Brew coffee, cool it to room temperature.
Chill the glass in the freezer.
Place ice cream on the bottom of the glass - it will look better if it is in the form of balls.
Drizzle chocolate syrup over ice cream.
Pour in cold coffee.
Garnish the drink with whipped cream and sprinkles.

On a note! This recipe, if you replace coffee with cocoa, is perfect for a children's party.

With cinnamon and nutmeg

Another interesting version of mochaccino, which will delight connoisseurs of unusual tastes with subtle spicy notes of spices, is mochaccino brewed with the addition of cinnamon and nutmeg.

To prepare it, take:

Coffee - 10 grams.
Milk - 100-150 milliliters.
Chocolate - 30 grams.
Whipped cream - 50 grams.
Cinnamon.
Grated nutmeg.

To prepare the drink, you need:

Separate half of the total volume of milk, add vanillin and bring it to a boil.
When the milk boils, add chocolate and cook over very low heat.
Coffee is brewed in a Turk - the volume of the resulting drink should be equal to a standard serving of espresso - 100 milliliters.
The brewed coffee is filtered, sugar is added, and the remaining half of the milk is poured into it.
Whisk both parts of the drink thoroughly.
Pour into a glass.
Insert a cinnamon stick and sprinkle with nutmeg.

White chocolate based

You will need:

Coffee (fine) - 10 grams.
White chocolate - 100 grams.
Cocoa powder - 20 grams.
Sugar to taste.

To prepare the drink according to this recipe:

Chop the chocolate, place it in a saucepan and pour cold milk over it.
Bring to a boil over low heat.
Brew coffee and pour it into a glass.
Carefully, so that the layers do not mix, pour the milk into the glass.
Top the drink with cocoa powder.

From iced coffee

Another interesting cooling mochaccino recipe. To prepare it you will need:

Coffee - 10 grams.
Chocolate syrup - 50 milligrams.
Milk – 1 glass.
Honey - 20 grams.
Cocoa powder - 40 grams.
A pinch of vanillin.

Coffee is brewed (a serving of about 200 milligrams), poured into ice cube trays and frozen. Then place the resulting ice and the remaining ingredients into the blender bowl. Whisk thoroughly, pour into a glass and sprinkle with cocoa powder.

In Turkish

To brew a mochaccino in a regular pot, take:

Coffee - 50 grams.
Milk - 1 glass.
Cream - 2 spoons.
Hot water - 50 milliliters.
Cocoa powder - 80 grams.

It’s cooked like this: first add water, coffee, cocoa and sugar to the Turk, bring to a boil, pour in milk and cream. When the “cap” begins to rise, remove from heat.

With cognac

We will also tell you how to make an exquisite mochaccino with cognac.

For this you will need:

Coffee - 30 grams.
Water - 1 glass.
Cream - 3 teaspoons.
Cocoa (it’s better to take Nesquik) - 3 teaspoons.
Cognac - 2-3 teaspoons.
Sugar and vanillin - to taste.

Coffee is brewed by adding vanillin and nutmeg. Let it brew, then pour it into a glass, add cocoa and sugar, and stir. Then cognac and cream are added.

Mocha with cherry sorbet - a creative option

If an iced mochaccino seems banal, you can try replacing the ice with sorbet - a chilled mixture of fruit puree and syrup. To make mochaccino with cherry sorbet you will need:

cherry sorbet - 60 g;
pomegranate syrup - teaspoon;
espresso;
milk - 30 ml;
chocolate - 25 g;
coconut flakes.

The creation of a fruit and coffee masterpiece begins with placing the bottom layer in a glass - a ball of sorbet, poured with pomegranate syrup. Mix coffee, chocolate and milk in a blender bowl. The mixture is added to the glass on top of the sorbet and syrup. Decorate the cocktail with a straw and a lemon balm leaf.