The tastes of chocolate and coffee work great together. Whether you drink lattes, cappuccinos, or just plain drip coffee, there are times when you just need a chocolate-flavored coffee. Fortunately, mocha syrup is super simple to make and only uses a few ingredients. So why not try making some for your next cup? You will really enjoy the best mocha syrup for coffee bar none!
What is mocha syrup
A popular flavoring ingredient used to make coffee-based drinks. Mocha syrup is made from cocoa and sugar that gives it a chocolate and caramel sweet taste. So it goes well with the bitterness of espresso or other types of coffee. Combined with coffee and other ingredients it helps you create a variety of different coffee drinks, such as mocha lattes or mochaccinos.
What does mocha syrup taste like
Mocha syrup has a sweet, rich chocolate caramel taste that is perfect for adding to your favorite coffee drinks. It also goes well with other flavors like caramel, vanilla, coconut and more – creating unique combinations that you will surely enjoy!
How to make a mocha syrup at home
You will genuinely be surprised how easy it is to make your own mocha syrup at home. And by how much you will save compared to store-bought syrups.
Equipment
- Mason jar
- Hand blender
- Set of measuring spoons (optional)
Ingredients
- ½ cup boiling water
- ½ cup superfine sugar
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- ½ tsp vanilla extract (optional)
- 1/4 tsp salt (optional)
Method
- Pour all the dry ingredients into a wide-topped mason jar and stir to mix them up.
- Add the vanilla extract.
- Pour in the boiling water.
- Blend the ingredients together until fully blended and the sugar, cocoa powder and salt have fully dissolved.
- Once cool, store in a sterilised airtight bottle, in the fridge.
Top tips for making mocha syrup at home
- Gather the necessary ingredients – good quality cocoa powder, superfine sugar (sometimes called bakers sugar or castor sugar), salt and vanilla extract. Plus make sure you put enough water in your kettle to boil.
- When blending make sure you move the hand blender around to get all of the ingredients fully mixed.
- The longer you blend the syrup, the smoother it will be. I usually blend for 3-4 minutes then check the syrup. If there are still any lumps or clumps that haven’t completely mixed, I give it another 2-3 minutes and check again.
- Once it’s fully blended to a smooth syrup, leave it to cool before closing the lid.
- Label the jar so you will remember which syrup is in it. AND put the date – so you know when to discard any syrup you have left over.
- Store in the fridge for up to a few days, then discard any unused syrup. I only make small amounts with this recipe – to avoid the risk of much delicious syrup going to waste!
Different types of syrups for coffee
- Salted caramel
- Vanilla
- Gingerbread – it’s not just for the holiday season!
- Caramel
- Hazelnut
FAQs
What ingredients do I need to make mocha syrup?
You will be amazed when I tell you that you only need 3 simple ingredients:
- Boiling water
- Superfine sugar
- Cocoa powder
Of course, to make an even better mocha syrup you can add these two extra items:
- Vanilla extract
- Salt
Is it easy to make mocha syrup at home?
If you’ve read the recipe already, you will know this is a super simple recipe. So go ahead, check you have the ingredients and put a syrup together. 20 minutes from now you could be sipping your first homemade mocha latte!
How much time does it take to make homemade mocha syrup?
Because this is a very simple recipe, you can put all the ingredients together in a couple of minutes. Then about 5-10 minutes of blending will get rid of any lumps. Then you are good to go.
Can I adjust the sweetness of my coffee with this homemade mocha syrup?
Yes, you can. This syrup is made with real sugar and cocoa powder, so it adds both sweet and rich chocolatey notes to your coffee. The sweetness level can be adjusted by adding more or less of the syrup to your cup. It is also a great way to create a delicious mocha-flavored coffee. Simply combine the syrup with hot or cold coffee and enjoy! Now you know how to make it, make sure to experiment and find out what sweetness level suits you best!
Does Starbucks have mocha syrup?
Absolutely, Starbucks carries mocha syrup, which can be added to coffee to give it a sweet, chocolate flavor. The syrup is made with natural flavors like cocoa and espresso, giving it a unique taste profile.
Can you use a syrup pump with this syrup?
Yes you can. With just a few pumps of mocha syrup in your latte or cappuccino, you’ll have an unbeatable cup of coffee.
Best mocha syrup for coffee: make and enjoy!
Equipment
- 1 Mason jar
- 1 Hand blender
- 1 Set of measuring spoons (optional)
Ingredients
- ½ cup cocoa powder
- ½ cup Superfine sugar
- ½ cup Water boiling
- 1 tsp Vanilla extract (optional)
- ¼ tsp Salt (optional)
Instructions
- Pour all the dry ingredients into a wide-topped mason jar and stir to mix them up.
- Add the vanilla extract.
- Pour in the boiling water.
- Blend the ingredients together until fully blended and the sugar, cocoa powder and salt have fully dissolved.
- Once cool, store in a sterilised airtight bottle, in the fridge.
Notes
Top tips for making mocha syrup at home
- Gather the necessary ingredients – good quality cocoa powder, superfine sugar (sometimes called bakers sugar or castor sugar), salt and vanilla extract. Plus make sure you put enough water in your kettle to boil.
- When blending make sure you move the hand blender around to get all of the ingredients fully mixed.
- The longer you blend the syrup, the smoother it will be. I usually blend for 3-4 minutes then check the syrup. If there are still any lumps or clumps that haven’t completely mixed, I give it another 2-3 minutes and check again.
- Once it’s fully blended to a smooth syrup, leave it to cool before closing the lid.
- Label the jar so you will remember which syrup is in it. AND put the date – so you know when to discard any syrup you have left over.
- Store in the fridge for up to a few days, then discard any unused syrup. I only make small amounts with this recipe – to avoid the risk of much delicious syrup going to waste!
Nutrition
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Hi, I’m Eric Loftuss, co-founder of Bean Thirst with my wife Sophie.
My Coffee journey started young. I used to help my mom with the weekly shopping trip and we always called in to a coffee wholesaler and retail outlet in our town.
I really started to learn about coffee when, while in college, I worked in a local coffee shop and trained as a barista. Even though I went on to qualify and work as a lawyer, I still get a kick out of brewing a cup of Joe.
Sophie and I are so glad to be part of your coffee journey. Find out more about us