Indulge your senses with this exquisite Black Forest Cherry Mocha, a delightful fusion of rich coffee, luscious cherries, and decadent chocolate. Perfect for any occasion, this cafe-style beverage offers a luxurious taste experience with each sip, crowned with a creamy layer of cream dusted with cocoa powder.
Ingredients
🍒 Pitted and quartered cherries
🍹 Grenadine syrup
☕ Brewed coffee or espresso
🍫 Chocolate syrup or melted chocolate
🧊 Ice cubes
🥛 Heavy cream or half-and-half
🍫 Cocoa powder for dusting
Instructions
1- Prepare the Cherries:
- In a Ball mason jar, add the pitted and quartered cherries.
- Use a muddler to thoroughly crush the cherries, releasing their juices to create a flavorful base.
2- Combine Ingredients:
- Pour an adequate amount of grenadine syrup over the muddled cherries.
- Follow this with an equal measure of brewed coffee or espresso.
3- Add Chocolate:
- Introduce chocolate syrup or melted chocolate to the jar.
- Ensure an indulgent texture.
4- Shake Well:
- Secure the jar with a shaker lid.
- Shake vigorously to blend all the flavors together into a smooth mixture.
5- Prepare Serving Glass:
- Fill a tall serving glass with ice cubes.
- Prepare it for the mocha blend.
6- Pour and Layer:
- Strain the shaken cherry-mocha mixture over the ice, filling the glass.
- Gently pour heavy cream on top, allowing it to rest as a distinct layer above the mocha base.
7- Garnish:
- Using a fine mesh sieve, dust a small amount of cocoa powder over the cream to complete the beverage with a sophisticated garnish.
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
Servings: 1
Equipment: Ball Mason Jar (for mixing and shaking), Muddler (for cherries), Jigger (for measuring syrup), Cocktail shaker lid (or equivalent for shaking), Fine mesh sieve (for dusting), Tall glass (for serving)
Cooking Tips
- Proper muddling is essential to extract maximum cherry flavor.
- Shake the mixture until well chilled to enhance flavor fusion.
- Pour cream slowly to maintain separate layers.
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