Mocha
4 servings
15 minutes
Mokka is a refined blend of aromatic espresso and rich hot chocolate. This drink embodies the harmony of strong coffee and soft chocolate tenderness, creating a layered flavor where light bitterness, sweetness, and creaminess intertwine. Historically, moka is inspired by the coffee culture of Europe, where the play of contrasts in taste was appreciated. In its preparation, it's important to create three perfect rings — layers of cream, chocolate, and whipped milk. This visual effect not only pleases the eye but also emphasizes the sophistication of the drink. Mokka is perfect for cozy evenings, morning inspiration, or an elegant finish to a meal. It is a drink for connoisseurs of depth in flavor and aesthetic enjoyment.
1
Whip the milk.
- Milk: 10 ml
2
Add 20 grams of cocoa powder to the milk and whisk the hot chocolate with the milk.
- Cocoa powder: 20 g
- Hot chocolate: 150 ml
3
Add 60 ml of espresso to a cup of the appropriate size over the syrup.
- Double espresso (doppio): 60 ml
4
Pour whipped hot chocolate into the center of the espresso up to 1 cm above the cup.
5
Pour the whipped milk into the center of the hot chocolate to form a ring in the middle.
6
Check to ensure that 3 rings form on top of the drink: a ring of cream around the edge of the cup, a ring of hot chocolate, and a ring of whipped milk in the center.