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If you’re a fan of the Dutch Bros Cocomo aka a coconut mocha, you’re in luck because I’m going to teach you how to make one yourself at home! All you need is coconut syrup, espresso, chocolate milk and whipped cream, and you can make your own Dutch Bros Cocomo any time, anywhere! Let’s get into the recipe.

Ingredients You’ll Need:

Please note, full measurements are listed on the recipe card at the bottom of the recipe. Scroll to the end, or click the JUMP TO RECIPE button at the top of the page.

Coconut Syrup: Dutch Bros uses Torani brand syrups so for an at home Cocomo, you’d need the Torani Coconut Syrup! For a lower sugar option, opt for the Torani Sugar Free Coconut Syrup!

Espresso: This is an espresso based drink so you will need espresso! See my 5 Ways to Make Espresso at Home blog post for all the different ways you can make espresso at home. It doesn’t matter which method you choose, simply follow the espresso making steps to get your espresso shots, and then use that to make your own Dutch Bros Cocomo! Note Dutch Bros uses a medium roast coffee, so for the most similar taste at home, use a medium roast coffee. Some of my favorite coffee options for this drink include:

Chocolate Milk: This drink uses chocolate milk as the base instead of regular milk! Opt for chocolate milks that have words like: Full Fat or Whole Milk for one most similar to Dutch Bros! If you have access to the Shamrock Farms Whole Milk Chocolate Milk, I recommend that one as the ingredients are identical to the one Dutch Bros uses!

Ice: If you are making an Iced Cocomo, you’ll need ice! For a hot version, no ice is needed!

Whipped Cream: Dutch Bros adds whipped cream to the top of their Cocomos, feel free to skip the whipped cream or add it at home! Opt for a sugar free whipped cream for a less sugar, or choose a dairy free whipped topping for a dairy free option!

My Favorite Coffee Cups & Lids

I’m a firm believer that a cute and fun cup can make your at home coffee taste so much better! See all my favorite cups for coffees, teas, rebels, and freezes!

How To Make Espresso At Home

Espresso is an essential ingredient in all lattes, and it’s a type of coffee that you cannot buy from the store, but rather, you need to make it yourself at home. There are five ways to make espresso at home:

• Instant Espresso Powder + water
• Nespresso Machine + espresso pods
• Moka Pot
• Aeropress
• Espresso Machine

See my 5 Ways To Make Espresso At Home blog post for step by step instructions of each espresso making method!

What’s The Best Coffee For Espresso?

The best coffee to buy depends on which espresso making method you choose at home. For example, if you have a Nespresso machine, you’d need espresso pods. For an espresso machine like a Breville or Delonghi, you’d need whole beans or ground coffee rather than pods.

See My Favorite Coffees To Buy based on the different espresso making methods so you can select the best possible coffee for you and your Dutch Bros Cocomo!

What is a “Shot” of Espresso?

A common espresso term you’ll see a lot is a “shot” of espresso. When you brew espresso using an espresso machine, the liquid that comes out of the machine is considered a shot, since the machine pushes out the liquid at high pressure.

• A single shot or one shot of espresso is roughly 1.25 ounces of liquid.
• A double shot is roughly 2.5 ounces of liquid.
• A triple shot is roughly 3.75 ounces of liquid.
• A quad shot is roughly 5 ounces of liquid.

At Dutch Bros, a small and medium size drink has 2 shots of espresso, and a large has 4 shots. Feel free to add more or less shots of espresso depending on your preference.

How To Make An Iced Cocomo

1. Add Coconut Syrup to a mason jar or large measuring cup.
2. Brew your espresso shots using your preferred espresso making method. See my blog post on Five Ways to Make Espresso at Home.
3. Pour the espresso into the mason jar/large measuring cup over the coconut syrup and stir.
4. Pour in the chocolate milk and mix again.
5. Add ice to a separate serving cup and pour the Cocomo mixture over the ice. PRO TIP: Carefully pour the mixture back and forth between the two cups to chill the entire drink!
6. Top with whipped cream, and enjoy!

How To Make A Hot Cocomo

1. Brew your espresso shots using your preferred espresso making method into a cup. See my blog post on Five Ways to Make Espresso at Home.
2. To the espresso shots, add coconut syrup, and stir to combine.
3. Add chocolate milk to a milk frothing pitcher and steam using a steam wand. If you don’t have an espresso machine with a steam wand, you can warm and froth the milk using an aerroccino, or you could warm the milk in a pot/ in the microwave, and froth the warmed milk with a handheld milk frother until foamy.
4. Pour the steamed chocolate milk over the coconut syrup-espresso mixture, top with whipped cream, and enjoy!

How To Steam Milk for a Hot Dutch Bros Cocomo

Most hot espresso based beverages at coffee shops use steamed milk as one of the main ingredients. Typically steamed milk is made by inserting a steam wand into a cup of milk, and introducing steam into the milk until it is hot and full of bubbly aerated texture. While you can’t technically steam milk without a steam wand, you can still warm up the milk and add texture in various ways to give you a very similar steamed milk product. Here are ways to steam or warm your milk with or without an espresso machine for a Dutch Bros Cocomo at home:

1. Steam Wand: If you have an espresso machine with a steam wand attached to it, watch this Milk Steaming Video Tutorial for how to steam milk! You simply add the chocolate milk to a milk frothing pitcher, insert the tip of the steam wand into the milk, and create air bubbles, heat and texture to create perfect, velvety steamed milk at home!
2. Electric Milk Frother: Add your chocolate milk to an electric milk frother, and select the hot setting. The milk frother will heat the milk as well as create a thick and foamy texture. The texture will be a little different than a typical steam wand, but it’s very similar and pleasant, and a great option if you don’t have an espresso machine with a steam wand.
3. Handheld Milk Frother: Add cold chocolate milk to a large coffee mug and place the mug in the microwave for 60 seconds. Alternatively, you can heat up milk in a pot on the stove until warm, just make sure to constantly stir it so it doesn’t burn. Once your milk is warm, insert a handheld milk frother into the warm milk. Froth the mixture until the milk doubles in size and becomes bubbly and frothy, and you have warmed, frothed milk for your hot coffee drinks!

How Can I Make This Lower Sugar or Lower Calories?

For a lower sugar, lower calorie Cocomo:

• Use a chocolate almond milk – opt for an unsweetened version for even less calories and sugar
• Use the Sugar Free Torani Coconut Syrup or use 1/2 ounce of the syrup instead of 1 full ounce
• Use a sugar free whipped topping or skip the whipped cream entirely!

How Would I Make a Dairy Free Cocomo?

• Use a dairy free chocolate milk like chocolate almond milk, soy milk or coconut milk
• Use a dairy free whipped topping or skip the whipped cream entirely!

How Can I Make This With Higher Protein?

I like to use a chocolate protein shake instead of regular chocolate milk to bump up the protein in this drink!

How To Make This as a Cold Brew?

For a cold brew Cocomo instead of a latte:

How To Make This as a Freeze?

To a blender add:

What About a Cocomo Chai Latte?

Dutch Bros uses the Oregon Chai! You can find this online or at most grocery stores!

Dutch Bros Cocomo

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Course: Drinks

Keyword: Coffee, Dutch Bros, Mocha

Prep Time: 6 minutes minutes

Servings: 1

Author: katerinafaith

Equipment

• espresso maker/machine

Ingredients

Iced Dutch Bros Cocomo

• 1-2 tablespoons Torani Coconut Syrup
• 2 shots espresso 2-2.5 ounces
• 6-8 ounces chocolate whole milk
• ice
• whipped cream

Hot Dutch Bros Cocomo

• 1-2 tablespoons Torani Coconut Syrup
• 2 shots espresso 2-2.5 ounces
• 6-8 ounces chocolate whole milk steamed
• whipped cream

Instructions

Iced Dutch Bros Cocomo

• Add Torani Coconut Syrup to a mason jar or large measuring cup.
• Brew your espresso shots using your preferred espresso making method. See my blog post on Five Ways to Make Espresso at Home.
• Pour the espresso into the mason jar/large measuring cup over the coconut syrup and stir.
• Pour in the chocolate milk and mix again.
• Add ice to a separate serving cup and pour the Cocomo mixture over the ice, top with whipped cream, and enjoy. PRO TIP: Carefully pour the mixture back and forth between the two cups to chill the entire drink!

Hot Dutch Bros Cocomo

• Brew your espresso shots using your preferred espresso making method into a cup. See my blog post on Five Ways to Make Espresso at Home.
• To the espresso shots, add coconut syrup, and stir to combine.
• Add chocolate milk to a milk frothing pitcher and steam using a steam wand. If you don’t have an espresso machine with a steam wand, you can warm and froth the milk using an aerroccino, or you could warm the milk in a pot/ in the microwave, and froth the warmed milk with a handheld milk frother until foamy.
• Pour the steamed chocolate milk over the coconut-espresso mixture, top with whipped cream and enjoy!

Notes

Please note this recipe card shows my preferred ratio for an at home Dutch Bros Cocomo. For exact Dutch Bros measurements, follow these ratios:

SMALL: 1 ounce Torani Coconut Syrup, 2 shots espresso, 4.5 ounces chocolate milk

MEDIUM: 1 ounce Torani Coconut Syrup, 2 shots espresso, 8.5 ounces chocolate milk

LARGE: 1 ounce Torani Coconut Syrup, 4 shots espresso, 10.5 ounces chocolate milk