Black Forest Cherry Mocha

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)