Cocoa Dreams Mocktail – A Symphony of Chocolate and Berry Indulgence

Allergens

Nuts (almond milk)

Ingredients

• 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
• 1/2 cup cocoa powder
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 3 cups almond milk
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp vanilla extract
• 2 tbsp chocolate syrup
• Ice cubes
• Fresh strawberries and chocolate shavings for garnish

Instructions

1. In a blender, combine the fresh strawberries, cocoa powder, sugar, almond milk, cinnamon, and vanilla extract. Blend until smooth and velvety.
2. Pass the mixture through a fine mesh sieve into a large pitcher, pressing to extract as much liquid as possible. Discard the solids.
3. Stir in the chocolate syrup.
4. Pour the mocktail into glasses filled with ice, swirling each glass to combine the flavors and create a gentle foam on top.
5. Garnish with fresh strawberries and chocolate shavings.

Chef’s Insight

The combination of cocoa and strawberries is inspired by traditional Spanish confections like "queso de la casa" and "tocino de cielo."

Notes

Feel free to add more or less sugar depending on your preference for sweetness.