Dessert mochaccino is a coffee that is equally good at any time of the year. In the cold winter it will invigorate and warm you, and in the hot summer, if you add ice, it will become a refreshing drink. You can order it at a coffee shop or prepare it at home. Chocolate in the composition helps to produce the hormone of joy. If you're not in the mood, treat yourself to a fragrant coffee cocktail that will invigorate, bring you to your senses and set you in a positive mood.
A little history of mochaccino coffee
The origin of these chocolate, dessert, creamy drinks that have an exquisite taste is America. To be very precise, the capricious clientele of the last century. It’s just that many people didn’t understand the bitterness of espresso, although they were pleased with the effect of invigorating and refreshing coffee.
And yet North Americans, with their efficiency and efficiency, were looking for productive and restorative drinks that would suit their tastes.
American baristas had to make an effort and the problem was solved by adding:
- chocolate chips for bitter espresso;
- sweeteners;
- milk;
- cream.
The audience was delighted. The recipe immediately spread to all coffee shops and bars. All this happened quickly and unexpectedly, so we still don’t know the names of those baristas who decided to experiment with coffee.
Attention! American mocha cocktails evolved from Arabica with the Yemeni variety Mocha. Very quickly, mochaccino migrated across the ocean to Europe.
The recipe and name have been slightly changed. Europeans did not want to confuse coffee and the name of drinks. First came the chocolate latte. And then the Italians renamed them mochaccino.
Our compatriots adopted European coffee traditions and began to drink not the classic European mochaccino, but not the real American one.
We call many of these cocktails:
- ladies' drinks;
- desserts for those with a sweet tooth.
But gourmets adore these drinks with delicious combinations of flavors: chocolate, creamy, fine coffee from Arabica.
Classic European drinks mochaccino
If we compare European drinks with American ones, the former are more refined and varied. Europe is prone to the search for innovation and pleasant impermanence. Therefore, drinks with various variations have come to us.
But the standard sets are unchanged:
- Espresso can be brewed not only from Arabica, but also from other varieties.
- Twice the amount of milk compared to American traditional drinks. Because Europeans want a smooth coffee taste.
- With additives, no matter what: syrup, melted chocolate, cocoa.
- Cream, definitely whipped.
- We decorate drinks with: cinnamon, grated chocolate, caramel, nuts.
Differences between coffee mochaccino, latte, cappuccino
Almost everyone loves espresso. But not many people know the features of coffee drinks. And there is a difference between them. And this is an important component. Mochaccinos are also completely different from other popular cocktails. The components in them are closer to cappuccino and latte.
Judge for yourself:
- Famous cappuccino cocktails contain half as much milk as our mochaccinos. And no added chocolate or chocolate syrup. Also, cappuccino is unadorned with whipped cream. The cappuccino only has decor from: cinnamon, nuts, chocolate chips.
- Let's take a latte. Here it’s just the opposite: more milk is used for latte compared to cappuccino. Mochaccino has the same amount. Only the mochaccino still contains chocolate, but the latte does not.
Important! American traditional mochas are similar to cappuccino drinks, with little added milk, while European recipes are similar to lattes.
How and with what to drink
The drink is served in a porcelain cup or tall glass tumbler/glass. The dishes should be aesthetically attractive.
Drink a coffee cocktail through a straw. To make it convenient to eat whipped cream, a teaspoon is given. In the classic serving version, the spoon size is small.
Berries and fruits (orange, strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, blueberries, etc.) are often served with mocha; the combination with marshmallows, candied fruits and dried fruits (especially figs and dried apricots) is also popular. Cookies, sweet nuts (hazelnuts, cashews, almonds) and other snacks are also suitable.
Those who prefer hearty snacks to sweets will enjoy the combination with canapés, especially cheese ones. It would be appropriate to place jars of cinnamon and vanilla on the table.
According to the rules of etiquette, you cannot dip anything into a glass. If you want to make the taste sweeter, you should take the sugar with special tweezers. If there are none on the table, it is permissible to take the refined sugar with clean hands, but in no case should you reach into the sugar with a spoon that has already been in a glass.
The cocktail is drunk slowly, raising and lowering the straw through each layer. There is no need to mix them. It is important to enjoy the moment and experience the full depth and complexity of the taste.
Making mochaccino
You can prepare such drinks yourself and even without the help of a coffee machine.
Making a classic mochaccino
To prepare the progenitor of all subsequent variations, you need to do several manipulations.
- Brew 200 ml espresso coffee (less is possible). To do this, you can use gadgets of your choice: a Turkish coffee machine, a coffee machine, etc. In general, whatever you have in your everyday life.
- 100 ml (about 10 tbsp) of milk needs to be heated so that it is warm, at room temperature.
- Brew 100 ml hot chocolate.
- Whip the cream.
- Prepare granulated sugar (to your taste) and sprinkles for decoration.
- Now try all the ingredients, with a beautiful layered structure, pour into glass glasses.
You should have some nice layers:
- Hot chocolate.
- Milk.
- Espresso.
- Whipped cream.
- Sprinkles and other decorations.
Necessarily! Before laying out layers, strain coffee not brewed in a coffee machine so that there is no sediment.
Important! A trick that will help you create layers. Pour in the components in slow motion.
A teaspoon will help you with this, which will be leaning against the wall of the glasses while slowly pouring in the ingredients of the cocktails.
Making drinks with cocoa
European baristas taught how to make mochaccino not only with chocolate, but also with cocoa.
You need to prepare the components in the form:
- Coffee - 100 ml.
- Cocoa powder - 2 tsp.
- Milk - 160 ml.
- Cream - 40 ml.
- Whipped cream.
- Sprinkles.
- Sahara.
How to proceed:
- Cook cocoa with milk, sugar and cream.
- Brew espresso.
- You make layered structures in glasses from: cocoa, espresso, sprinkles.
Important! Make a drink for children, only with cocoa without coffee! They will appreciate these treats.
Ice and mochaccino
When the summer weather is hot, you want something cold. We suggest making cold mochaccino drinks.
For iced drinks, prepare the ingredients in the form:
- Coffee - 100 ml.
- Milk - 200 ml.
- Hot chocolate or chocolate syrup - 100 ml.
- Ice cubes - 2-3 pcs.
- Decor.
- Sahara.
And now:
- We make coffee.
- Mix chocolate and coffee.
- Making foam from milk.
- Place crushed ice cubes into chilled glasses.
- Pour the layers.
- Let's decorate.
You should end up with a layered structure of:
- ice placed on the bottom of glasses;
- next, pour in milk;
- then, coffee-chocolate mixture;
- decorations made from whipped cream and sprinkles.
Mochaccino and ice cream
You can make refreshing cocktails with ice cream. It will have a refreshing, delicate creamy taste.
Cooking from:
- Espresso - 200 ml.
- Ice cream - 100g.
- Chocolate syrup from 3 to 4 liters.
- Whipped cream - 2 l.
Similar, but not the same
But this drink cannot be confused with anything.
Firstly, when you mention mochaccino, the first thing that comes to mind is mocha coffee. But there is a 100% difference between these two concepts. So mochaccino is a drink, and mocha is a type of Arabica, which, by the way, can be used to make espresso, which can later become the basis for mochaccino. Secondly, mochaccino is confused, or rather identified, with cappuccino. This is not mind-blowing, since in both the first and second cases the recipe includes coffee and milk. But mochaccino differs from cappuccino in its manufacturing technique, which in turn affects the taste of the finished product. So we can safely say that mochaccino differs from cappuccino, including in taste.
There is even a worldview that the mochaccino was first created in America, as a response to the Italian cappuccino, but this is only an assumption.
What is the difference between the process of making such similar, and at the same time such different coffees? First, the mochaccino contains, in addition to the usual set of espresso and hot milk, either chocolate syrup or chocolate in the form of cocoa powder. By the way, chocolate can be not only black, but also snow-white and milk (choose according to taste).
It is served in glasses with the highest walls made of heat-resistant glass. For decoration, you can take frothed milk, cream, cocoa and cinnamon. They really love combining mochaccino with marshmallows, although you need to be careful with this combination, because the caloric content of drinking increases with each new flavoring additive.
The method of making drink is more complex than in the case of cappuccino, because it also involves preparing chocolate:
- chocolate is crushed and poured with milk,
- Boil the milk-chocolate mixture over low heat until the chocolate is completely dissolved and foam appears on the milk,
- brew espresso and pour into a glass glass,
- A glass of milk with foam is poured onto the coffee and only then the chocolate prepared in advance is poured into it.
Even looking at the technology for creating the drink, the differences between these two coffees become clear.
As for the taste characteristics, mochaccino has a pronounced chocolate taste and, thanks to its complex multi-layer design, which looks great in transparent glasses, it can be classified as a dessert. Return to content
Mochaccino, cappuccino, latte: types and recipes for making coffee drinks.
Coffee is a drink that has been known for many years. It contains caffeine, which is great for energizing.
But not many people know that there are different types of coffee drinks. From time to time, when we come to a cafe and see a long list of types of coffee and coffee drinks, we simply get lost, not knowing what to choose. What is the difference between latte macchiato and mochaccino? What is the difference between South American coffee and cappuccino? In order to understand this, you should know what types of coffee drinks and coffee additives there are.
Prices for mochaccino coffee
Mochaccino cocktails are an expensive indulgence, with their various toppings and garnishes. Everything will be decided by the status of coffee shops and regions.
For one serving of mochaccino:
- Expensive coffee shops in big cities ask for 300 to 400 rubles.
- Medium-sized establishments in small towns - from 150 to 250 rubles
- For cocktails from capsule coffee machines - from 50 to 100 rubles.
- Homemade mochaccinos - from 30 to 40 rubles.
- With hot chocolate - from 25 to 30 rubles.
Now you know the prices. And it’s your choice, either you cook at home, or enjoy wonderful drinks somewhere in the establishments.
Video. How to make moccacino. Coffee with chocolate. Barista school.
Characteristic
Two varieties
Baristas distinguish two types: American mocha and European mochaccino. After the States, the cocktail became known in European countries, and we learned about it after Europe. We call it exclusively in the European manner.
The most famous is the traditional mochaccino, the recipe of which contains 45 ml of espresso and chocolate syrup and 95 ml of milk. The finished mix is decorated with grated chocolate and fresh cream, which is pre-whipped.
Calories and caffeine
The calorie content depends on the fat content of the milk components, so the calorie content of mochaccino coffee reaches 310 kcal. Without additives, with 1% milk, the calorie content is reduced to 170.
A serving of espresso, which is part of a mochaccino, contains 50 mg of caffeine. Milk softens its tonic properties. Although the dose of caffeine is small, the cocktail is quite nutritious and has an invigorating effect.
Cost of one serving
The price for one cup of drink varies from 100 to 300 rubles.
Interesting! Is it possible to grind coffee in a blender?
You can brew mochaccino in a coffee machine by purchasing special capsules. Then one serving will cost 35-45 rubles.
If you prepare a cocktail at home according to the classic recipe, it will cost 35-40 rubles. If you replace the chocolate sauce with hot chocolate, then the cost of one cup will drop to 25 rubles.
