Black Forest Mocha Recipe - McCabe’s Brew Guide

Nov 13, 2025

Winter has officially arrived, and along with it comes our latest seasonal coffee creation.

Our delicious Black Forest Mocha – The McCabe’s Coffee Winter Special

Blending McCabe’s Coffee with the flavours of its classically indulgent namesake, our Black Forest Mocha combines rich Belgian hot chocolate with sweet Morello cherry syrup and smooth whipped cream, creating a drink with the same delicious taste as the famously decadent dessert.

Our Black Forest Mocha is sure to impress. Scroll on to learn how to make it at home with our easy-to-follow brew guide.

How to Make the McCabe’s Coffee Black Forest Mocha

Ingredients:

- McCabe’s coffee – We recommend using the classic McCabe’s Blend or our seasonal Christmas Blend.
- McCabe’s Belgian hot chocolate powder – 10g
- Monin morello cherry syrup – 10ml (One pump)
- Milk of your choice – 250ml

Garnishes:

- Whipped cream
- Chocolate flakes

Step-by-Step Guide:

1. Pull a double shot of espresso using your preferred McCabe’s Coffee blend.
2. Add 10g of McCabe’s Hot Chocolate Powder and one pump (10ml) of Monin Morello Cherry Syrup to your freshly pulled espresso.
3. Stir the espresso-mix well until the coffee, chocolate, and cherry syrup are well combined.
4. Steam your milk until it has a smooth and glossy texture, and reaches 65°C in temperature.
5. Pour your steamed milk slowly over your espresso mix, letting it blend with the chocolate, cherry, and coffee.
6. Top with whipped cream and a sprinkle of chocolate flakes for an indulgent finish.
7. Sit back, relax, and enjoy your Black Forest Mocha!

Now that you’ve got the know-how, give it a try – and let us know what you think.

We’d love to see how your drinks turn out, so make sure to tag us (@mccabecoffee) in any Instagram posts or stories you make with your Black Forest Mochas!

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