Dark Chocolate Mocha
Some Valentine’s Day drinks are unapologetic. The Dark Chocolate Mocha is rich, bold, and deeply satisfying. It combines espresso with real dark chocolate for a drink that feels indulgent without being overly sweet.
It is intense, smooth, and made for savoring.
Why Dark Chocolate
Dark chocolate brings depth and slight bitterness that pairs naturally with espresso. It keeps the mocha from feeling sugary and gives it a more refined, grown-up flavor. The result is a drink that feels intentional and indulgent in the best way.
Drinking Temperature
Serve at 140°F (60°C)
Ingredients
- 2 shots espresso
- 1 cup milk of choice
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1 tablespoon dark chocolate syrup or melted dark chocolate
- Optional pinch of sea salt
Directions
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Brew espresso using your preferred method, such as a
moka pot, home espresso machine, or strong pour-over. Here are tips for brewing with an espresso machine or Moka Pot.
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While the espresso is hot, stir in the dark chocolate until fully melted and smooth.
Chocolate syrup works if you prefer not to melt real chocolate.
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Pour milk into a small saucepan and warm over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally. Heat until steam begins to rise and small bubbles form around the edges, but do not let it boil.
You can also heat milk in an electric frother or microwave using 30-second intervals, stirring between each.
- Set your Ember Mug to 140°F or your preferred temperature in the app. Pour in the chocolate espresso mixture, add the warm milk, and gently stir. Finish with a pinch of sea salt if desired.
Why it works in Ember
Chocolate opens up at higher temperatures. Around 140°F keeps the mocha rich, smooth, and glossy. The Ember Mug keeps it perfectly warm allowing the cocoa flavor to stay bold and the texture to remain silky from first sip to last
Variations
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Spiced Mocha: Add cinnamon or chili powder..
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Peppermint Mocha: Add a drop of peppermint extract.
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Extra Dark: Use 70% dark chocolate for a deeper flavor.
The Last Drop
The Dark Chocolate Mocha is bold, indulgent, and perfect for Valentine’s nights that call for something warm, rich, and a little dramatic.Paired with an Ember Mug, it becomes the kind of drink that you'll come back to long after Valentine's Day has passed.
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