Chocolate Syrup For Espresso Beverages
Make your own cafe mochas and mocha frappuccinos at home and stop spending so much money at those fancy coffee houses! :) this recipe has helped me save a lot of money and still enjoy what i love! this is from the wonderful book cappuccino cocktails". Note: the prep time does not include chilling time in the fridge."
Steps
Combine the cocoa powder , sugar and salt in a saucepan.
Whisk thoroughly.
Add water gradually to the cocoa , stirring with a whisk to blend thoroughly.
Place over medium heat , stirring frequently with the whisk until mixture comes to a boil.
A layer of foam may form on top of the syrup.
Boil for 3 minutes , stirring at all times with the whisk.
Reduce the heat if the syrup threatens to boil over.
Remove from heat.
Pour into a heatproof liquid measuring cup.
Cool briefly , then chill , uncovered , in the refrigerator until completely cold.
Strain through a fine strainer into a 2 1 / 2 cup container.
Stir in vanilla.
Store covered , in the refrigerator.
Ingredients
dutch-processed cocoa powder, granulated sugar, salt, water, vanilla