Irish Mocha Latte Recipe
A cozy, indulgent drink blending strong coffee, steamed milk, Irish whiskey, and Baileys, this Irish Mocha Latte is smooth, chocolaty, and topped with whipped cream. Perfect for chilly nights or weekend brunches when you want your caffeine with a comforting Irish twist.
Equipment
- Small saucepan
- Microplane grater
- Whisk
- Measuring cups
- Measuring spoons
- Heatproof bowl
Ingredients
Latte
- ½ cup strong hot coffee
- ⅔ cup whole milk
- 1½ oz high-quality bittersweet chocolate such as Ghirardelli
- oz Bailey’s Irish Cream
- 1 tbsp powdered sugar
- 2 oz Irish Whiskey such as Jameson’s
Garnishing
- additional chocolate shavings
- whipped cream
Instructions
- Finely grate the chocolate using a microplane and gently transfer the shavings to a bowl to avoid them becoming airborne.
- In a small saucepan, heat the milk and coffee over medium heat until hot but not boiling.
- Remove from heat and whisk in the chocolate shavings until they melt into the mixture.
- Add the powdered sugar, whiskey, and Baileys, and whisk until smooth and fully combined.
- Pour the latte into mugs and top with whipped cream and additional chocolate shavings if desired.
Notes
- Use freshly brewed strong coffee or espresso for the best flavor.
- For extra creaminess, substitute half of the milk with heavy cream.
- A handheld milk frother can make the texture extra luxurious.