Make whipped cream topping.Sugar, salt, and heavy cream are whipped together using a handheld milk frother. It should take seconds to get nice and fluffy.
Froth milk.Bring milk to a simmer on the stovetop, making sure it doesn't come to a boil since it can easily burn, or microwave it for 30 seconds. Pour heated milk into a French press, put the lid on, and move the plunger up and down, making sure to hold down the lid. Or, heat and froth milk at the same time using an electric milk frother. If you have an espresso machine, froth milk using the steam wand.
Assemble drink.Hot coffee, frothed milk, and chocolate syrup go into a cup. Stir. Top with whipped cream. Optional garnish: drizzle chocolate syrup on top of the whipped cream.
TO MAKE STRONG COFFEE: Use 2-3 tablespoons of ground coffee and 1 cup of water to brew a strong coffee in a coffee machine. If using a Nespresso or Keurig machine, use 1 pod or capsule to make 1 cup of coffee.TO MAKE WITH ESPRESSO: Use 1-2 shots of espresso and 3/4 cup warm milk instead of 1/4 cup milk.TO MAKE HOMEMADE CHOCOLATE SYRUP: Get recipe
Tips:
Instead of chocolate syrup, add 1 tablespoon of cocoa powder and 2 teaspoons of sugar.
Mocha that's made in coffee shops are made with espresso, steamed milk, and chocolate syrup. To get homemade mocha tasting as good as the ones in cafes, prepare the ingredients the same way baristas do by making espresso from a Nespresso or espresso machine, and steaming or frothing the milk.
To make mocha super quick, stir in a bit of a milk chocolate bar or milk chocolate chips to your coffee instead of chocolate syrup. It will take a little longer to melt into your coffee than syrup though.