Cherry Mocha Recipe – The Coffee That Puts the “Pit” in “Espresso”
Coffee is the only reason most of us can spell “Monday” before noon. But what if your morning brew could also moonlight as a dessert?
Enter the Cherry Mocha – a caffeinated lovechild of a chocolate bar, a coffee bean, and a cherry that definitely didn’t see this coming. It’s sweet, bold, and just quirky enough to make your taste buds do a double-take.
What You’re Making
This drink combines hot coffee, dark chocolate, cherry flavor, and milk (or a substitute). It’s like a hug for your brain, but with caffeine. Perfect for days when “basic” coffee feels like a betrayal to your inner dessert enthusiast.
Ingredients
- 1 cup strong brewed coffee (pretend it’s espresso if you’re feeling fancy)
- 2 tbsp dark chocolate chips (or a chopped chocolate bar—no judgment)
- 1 tbsp cherry syrup (or 2 tsp maraschino cherry juice in a pinch)
- 1/2 cup milk (dairy, almond, oat—whatever floats your cereal)
- Whipped cream (mandatory for maximum drama)
- Optional: Maraschino cherry or chocolate shavings for garnish
Steps
1. Melt the Chocolate
Microwave chocolate in a mug for 20-second bursts, stirring between each. Stop when melted. If you burn it, blame the microwave, not yourself.
2. Mix the Coffee
Pour hot coffee into the mug with melted chocolate. Stir until combined. This is your base. Congratulate it on being delicious already.
3. Add Cherry Flavor
Stir in cherry syrup or juice. Taste. If it’s not cherry-ish enough, add another teaspoon. Live dangerously.
4. Heat the Milk
Warm milk in a saucepan or microwave. Froth it if you own a gadget. If not, shake it in a jar like a maraca. Pour into the mug.
5. Top It Off
Add whipped cream. Drop a cherry on top or sprinkle chocolate shavings. Instagram it quickly before the whipped cream deflates.
Pro Tips
- Use frozen cherries blended into syrup for a fresh twist (just remove the pits unless you enjoy surprises).
- Swap dark chocolate for white chocolate if you want a sweeter, less “adult” vibe.
- Serve iced by cooling the coffee first and adding ice cubes.
Why This Works
Coffee wakes you up. Chocolate makes you happy. Cherries make you feel fancy. Together, they’re the trifecta of “I deserve this.” Plus, it’s faster than baking a cake and less likely to end in tears.
Final Words
Next time your morning needs a spark, skip the basic latte. Make a Cherry Mocha instead. It’s coffee with a personality—and a reason to eat dessert before 9 a.m. (You’re welcome.)
Tag a friend who thinks coffee is a food group. They’ll thank you later.
Cherry Mocha
This rich and decadent drink is a masterful blend of hot coffee, dark chocolate, and cherry flavor, topped with a creamy milk substitute. It's the perfect pick-me-up for those days when a standard cup of coffee just won't cut it – a deliciously indulgent treat that will satisfy your sweet tooth and fuel your mind.
Ingredients
- 1 cup strong brewed coffee
- 2 tbsp dark chocolate chips
- 1 tbsp cherry syrup
- 1/2 cup milk
- Whipped cream
- Maraschino cherry
- Chocolate shavings for garnish
Instructions
* Melt chocolate in a mug (20-second bursts, stirring between each).
* Mix with hot coffee and add cherry flavor (taste and adjust as needed).
* Warm milk and froth (or shake in a jar).
* Top with whipped cream, cherry, and chocolate shavings.
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