Let's talk mochas!

This mocha is so delicious made with dark chocolate and a hint of orange.  It's just the right amount of rich, sweet, and citrus.  Perfect to enjoy on a cool crisp day. 

Let's face it, sometimes you just need a little chocolate!  Am I right?  
But by adding a little hint of citrus it takes it from an ordinary mocha to an extraordinary one. 

Here's what you need: 

• 1/2 cup water
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• zest of an orange
• 1/8 teaspoon orange extract

Here's what you do:

• In a saucepan combine the water and sugar and heat on low, stirring until the sugar dissolves.
• Add in the unsweetened cocoa powder. 
• Stir until thoroughly combined and syrupy.
• Add the orange zest and simmer for a few minutes to let the orange flavor out. 
• Remove from the heat and add orange extract. 
• Strain the syrup into a small bowl. 

Now:

• Brew 2 shots of espresso (we like decaf so we can enjoy this in the evening!)
• Steam 6 ounces of milk 
• In your favorite mug add the espresso and chocolate-orange syrup.
• Squeeze an orange rind over the top for more orange essence. 
• Add your steamed milk.
• Drizzle the top with some of the chocolate-orange syrup and add a dollop of whip, which is totally optional, but so delicious. 
• Sip and enjoy!

The syrup makes a perfect homemade Christmas gift too! 

To make this as a gift - we suggest you double the syrup ingredients. 
Add to a flip-top jar, tie with a ribbon and add a cute tag with instructions on how to make this delicious mocha. Even better if you include a bag of Talking Crow Coffee Roasters coffee. 

P.S. Store in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.