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If you’re unfamiliar with Dutch Bros Coffee, it’s a coffee shop on the West Coast and they have many fun and interesting coffees, teas, energy drinks, and blended drinks options. This recipe will teach you how to make a Double Torture which is a latte beverage with vanilla syrup, chocolate milk, and an energizing quad shot of espresso!

This drink is great if you love a strong coffee taste, and you’re a fan of vanilla and chocolate together! Let’s dive into the ingredients you’ll need to make your own Dutch Bros Double Torture at home!

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.

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

Espresso: This is an espresso packed 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 Double Torture! 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 Double Torture, you’ll need ice! For a hot version, no ice is needed!

Whipped Cream: Dutch Bros adds whipped cream to the top of their Double Tortures, 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.

My recommended coffees to use if you have an espresso machine/moka pot/aeropress:

Note, you can use discount code: KATERINAFAITH on the Laka Java website for 10% off your order!

My recommended coffees to use if you have a Nespresso machine:

My recommended coffees to use if you’re using instant espresso:

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 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 Double Torture has 4 shots of espresso, and a large has 6 shots. Feel free to add more or less shots of espresso depending on your preference.

How To Make An Iced Double Torture

1. Add Vanilla 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 vanilla syrup, add chocolate milk, and stir to combine.
4. Add ice to a separate serving cup and pour the Double Torture mixture over the ice. PRO TIP: Carefully pour the mixture back and forth between the two cups to chill the entire drink!
5. Top with whipped cream (optional), and enjoy!

How To Make a Hot Double Torture

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 a cup, combine the vanilla syrup and the espresso shots 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 vanilla syrup-espresso mixture, top with whipped cream (optional), and enjoy!

How To Steam Milk for a Hot Dutch Bros Double Torture

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 Double Torture 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 Double Torture:

• Use a chocolate almond milk – opt for an unsweetened version for even less calories and sugar
• Use the Torani Sugar Free Vanilla 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 Double Torture?

• 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!

What Are The Exact Dutch Bros Ratios For a Double Torture?

How To Make This as a Cold Brew?

For a cold brew Double Torture instead of a latte:

How To Make This as a Freeze?

To a blender add:

What About a Double Torture Chai Latte?

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

More Dutch Bros Recipes To Try:

• Dutch Bros Cocomo
• Dutch Bros Kicker
• Dutch Bros Golden Eagle
• Dutch Bros Caramelizer
• Dutch Bros Hazelnut Truffle Mocha
• Dutch Bros Salted Caramel Protein Latte
• Dutch Bros Cookie Butter Latte
• Dutch Bros 9-1-1
• Dutch Bros Annihilator

Dutch Bros Double Torture

Craving Dutch Bros’ Double Torture? This easy at-home recipe teaches you how to make the bold, espresso-packed latte with vanilla syrup, chocolate milk, and a quad (or sextuple) shot of espresso. Enjoy it iced or hot!

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Course: Drinks

Keyword: Coffee, Dutch Bros, Latte

Prep Time: 8 minutes minutes

Servings: 1

Author: katerinafaith

Equipment

• Espresso Machine/Maker

Ingredients

Iced Dutch Bros Double Torture

• 1 tablespoon Torani Vanilla Syrup
• 4 shots espresso
• 6-8 ounces chocolate milk
• ice
• whipped cream optional

Hot Dutch Bros Double Torture

• 1 tablespoon Torani Vanilla Syrup
• 4 shots espresso
• 6-8 ounces chocolate milk steamed
• whipped cream optional

Instructions

Iced Dutch Bros Double Torture

• Add Vanilla 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 vanilla syrup, add chocolate milk, and stir to combine.
• Add ice to a separate serving cup and pour the Double Torture mixture over the ice. PRO TIP: Carefully pour the mixture back and forth between the two cups to chill the entire drink!
• Top with whipped cream (optional), and enjoy!

Hot Dutch Bros Double Torture

• 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 a cup, combine the vanilla syrup and the espresso shots 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 vanilla syrup-espresso mixture, top with whipped cream (optional), and enjoy!

Notes

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

 

SMALL: 1 ounce Torani Vanilla Syrup, 4 shots espresso, 3 ounces chocolate milk

 

MEDIUM: 1 ounce Torani Vanilla Syrup, 4 shots espresso, 7 ounces chocolate milk

 

LARGE: 1 ounce Torani Vanilla Syrup, 6 shots espresso, 9 ounces chocolate milk