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Caramel Maple Cinnamon Mocha
A cozy autumn-inspired mocha that combines rich espresso with chocolate, sweet caramel, pure maple syrup, and warming cinnamon. This indulgent drink brings together the best fall flavors in a perfectly balanced, café-quality beverage you can make at home.
12 min
1 serving
Espresso

Instructions
Prepare the Base
- Extract a double shot of espresso (18g coffee, 36ml output) into your serving mug
- While espresso is brewing, warm milk in a small saucepan over medium heat until steaming
Create the Flavor Mix
- Add chocolate syrup, caramel sauce, maple syrup, and cinnamon to the hot espresso
- Stir well to combine all ingredients
Steam and Combine
- Using a milk frother or French press, froth the warm milk until creamy and doubled in volume
- Pour the steamed milk into the mug, holding back the foam with a spoon
- Spoon the milk foam on top
Finish and Serve
- Top with whipped cream
- Drizzle extra caramel sauce over the whipped cream
- Dust lightly with additional cinnamon
- Serve immediately while hot
Pro Tips
- Use real maple syrup, not pancake syrup, for authentic flavor
- Make homemade caramel sauce for extra richness
- If you don't have an espresso machine, use 1/2 cup strong coffee from a Moka pot
- Warm your mug beforehand to keep the drink hot longer
- For dairy-free version, use oat milk which froths beautifully
- Add a pinch of sea salt to enhance the caramel flavor
Recipe Details
Coffee Amount:18g
Water Amount:36ml
Grind Size:Fine
Water Temp:200°F
Prep Time:8 min
Ingredients
- espresso beans - 18g
- whole milk - 180ml
- dark chocolate syrup - 1 tbsp
- caramel sauce - 1 tbsp
- pure maple syrup - 1 tsp
- ground cinnamon - 1/4 tsp
- whipped cream - 2 tbsp
- extra caramel sauce - for drizzle
Equipment Needed
- espresso machine or Moka pot
- coffee grinder
- milk frother or French press
- small saucepan
- coffee mug
- spoon