A hot espresso drink combining the flavors of chocolate and orange syrup with steamed whole milk for a rich, citrus-infused mocha.
Orange Mocha
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A hot espresso drink combining the flavors of chocolate and orange syrup with steamed whole milk for a rich, citrus-infused mocha.
Prep
5 min
Cook
3 min
Total
8 min
Servings
1
Diet
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Ingredients
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- 18.0 g (18.0 g)finely ground espresso
- 36.0 g (36.0 g)espresso yield
- 1.0 fl oz (30.0 ml)chocolate sauce
- ½ fl oz (15.0 ml)orange syrup
- 8.0 fl oz (240.0 ml)whole milk
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Instructions
- Extract espresso into a 12 oz cup.
- Stir in chocolate sauce and orange syrup until fully combined.
- Steam milk to 140–150°F (60–66°C) with fine microfoam, pour over espresso mixture, and serve immediately.
Tips
- Use fresh orange syrup or a high-quality homemade version for the best citrus flavor. For a lighter version, substitute whole milk with 2% milk.
Recipe FAQ
How long does it take to make orange mocha?
Plan on 5 minutes of prep and 3 minutes of cooking. The recipe makes 1 serving.
Can I make orange mocha ahead?
Best fresh. Refrigerate leftovers for up to 2 days and rewarm gently on the stove; don't let it boil.
How do I make orange mocha dairy-free?
Use oat or almond milk in place of dairy milk, and dairy-free ice cream, yogurt or whipped topping where the recipe calls for them. Check packaged toppings and sauces for milk.
Estimated · per serving
Nutrition
Per serving = 1 of 1 serving this recipe makes.
245
Calories / serving
8.5g
Fat
33.9g
Carbs
8.7g
Protein
29.5g
Sugar
Whole recipe (1 serving): ~245 cal · 9g fat · 34g carbs · 9g protein · 30g sugar
Estimated values per serving, calculated from standard ingredient data. Not verified Nutrition Facts; actual values vary with brands, measurements, and preparation.
Per serving · 245 calories
What it takes to burn one serving
- Brisk walking 46 min·2.7 mi·~5400 steps
- Walking uphill or incline treadmill 33 min·1.7 mi·~3300 steps
- Moderate cycling 25 min·5.0 mi
- Swimming laps 34 min
- Jogging 24 min·2.0 mi·~3850 steps
- Stair climbing 23 min·~2050 steps
- Dancing 40 min
- Bodyweight circuit training 25 min
- Cleaning, errands, or playing with the dog 57 min
Rough estimates for one serving, based on standard MET values at about 155 lb. Your own burn depends on body size, effort, and fitness. Shown for context only — food is not something you have to earn.
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