Hot Honey Spiced Mocha Recipe

Sweet heat for the winter menu. MOCAFE™ Azteca D'Oro 1519 Mexican Spiced Chocolate is a Mexican spiced ground chocolate with real vanilla, almond and cinnamon. Pull a double shot over it, stir in Mike's Hot Honey and fill with steamed milk: a spiced mocha with a gentle chili pepper kick that stands out on a holiday menu board. Makes one 16 oz. drink.

Ingredients

• 2 scoops MOCAFE™ Azteca D'Oro 1519 Mexican Spiced Chocolate
• 2 oz. espresso
• 1 Tbsp (½ oz.) Mike's Hot Honey, plus more to drizzle
• Steamed milk, to fill a 16 oz. cup
• Whipped cream and ground cinnamon, to finish

Directions

1. Place 2 scoops of MOCAFE™ Azteca D'Oro in a 16 oz. cup, pour in 2 oz. of espresso and stir until smooth.
2. Stir in 1 Tbsp (½ oz.) of Mike's Hot Honey.
3. Fill the cup with steamed milk.
4. Top with whipped cream, a thin drizzle of hot honey and a dusting of cinnamon.

Chef's Notes for Café Operators

• 12 oz. size. Use 1½ scoops of Azteca D'Oro, 1½ oz. of espresso and 2 tsp of hot honey.
• Set the heat. The honey is the heat: add a little more for customers who like it hot, or swap in plain honey for a milder cup.

Hot Honey Spiced Mocha FAQ

Is a hot honey mocha spicy?

It has a gentle heat. MOCAFE™ Azteca D'Oro is spiced with cinnamon, real vanilla and almond, and Mike's Hot Honey is honey spiced with chilies. Use more or less hot honey to set the heat.

Does it have caffeine?

Yes, from the espresso. Azteca D'Oro itself contains no coffee or tea, apart from the small amount of caffeine naturally present in cocoa.

Can I make it without espresso?

Yes. Leave out the espresso for a hot honey Mexican hot chocolate: mix 2 scoops of Azteca D'Oro into 16 oz. of hot milk and stir in the hot honey.

Does Azteca D'Oro contain allergens?

It contains tree nut and soy ingredients. Check the product's Details tab for the full ingredient statement.