Grande Appassionato Mocha Recipes

MOCHA

Steps:

• Make around 35ml espresso using a coffee machine and pour into the base of your cup. Add the drinking chocolate and mix well until smooth.
• Steam the milk with the steamer attachment so that it has around 4-6cm of foam on top. Hold the jug so that the spout is about 3-4cm above the cup and pour the milk in steadily. As the volume within the cup increases, bring the jug as close to the surface of the drink as possible whilst aiming into the centre. Once the milk jug is almost touching the surface of the coffee, tilt to speed up the rate of pour. As you accelerate, the milk will hit the back of the cup and start naturally folding in on itself to create a pattern on the top.

GRANDE CAFFE LATTE

Steps:

• First, pour both espresso shots into the bottom of a cup. Add steamed milk until cup is 3/4 full, holding back the foam. Top off the drink with velvet foam from steamed milk.

GRANDE "APPASSIONATO RUSH"

Steps:

• First, pour the vanilla syrup into the bottom of a cup. Sprinkle a small amount of cinnamon on top of the syrup. Add both espresso shots and mix well. Add the steamed milk until cup is 3/4 full, holding back foam. Top off the drink with velvet foam from steamed milk. Garnish with cinnamon.

GANACHE FOR HOT CHOCOLATE AND MOCHAS

Steps:

• Put the chocolate in a small bowl or 2-cup glass measuring cup. Pour the boiling water over the chocolate and stir until smooth and the chocolate is melted. If you have an immersion blender, use it to fully emulsify the mixture.
• The ganache can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. Reheat gently in a microwave before using.