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Why spend extra cash at the coffee shop when you can recreate this cozy and delicious Dutch Bros Hazelnut Truffle Mocha at home? This recipe is your ticket to indulgence without the splurge. With layers of rich espresso, creamy chocolate milk, and the nutty sweetness of hazelnut, all topped with a classic Dutch Bros Soft Top and caramel drizzle, you’ll be savoring every sip.

Whether you like it hot or iced, this DIY version tastes just as amazing while keeping your wallet happy. Let’s get brewing!

Ingredients:

• 1-2 tablespoons Torani Hazelnut Syrup (Note: Dutch Bros uses Torani Hazelnut Syrup, not the classic hazelnut syrup!)
• 2 shots espresso ~2 ounces (See my 5 Ways to Make Espresso at Home blog post for all the different ways you can make espresso at home).
• 6-8 ounces chocolate milk – For a protein boost, use a chocolate protein milk or shake!
• Ice cubes (omit for a hot mocha)
• 1-2 ounces Rich’s On Top Soft Whip – this is the exact same product Dutch Bros uses for their Soft Top. These cartons arrive frozen so you store in the freezer, and then thaw one carton at a time. These cartons are pricey, so I do have a homemade soft top recipe below.
• Torani Caramel Sauce, for topping – Dutch Bros uses the Torani Caramel Sauce, but feel free to use any brand you’d like!

How to Make a Dutch Bros Hazelnut Truffle Mocha

1. Add the hazelnut syrup to a glass or mug, and then brew the espresso shots directly over the syrup, using your preferred espresso making method.
2. Pour in the chocolate milk, and ice, leaving room for the soft top. Stir with a spoon or straw until the cup feels cold to the touch. For a hot mocha, steam the chocolate milk before adding it to the espresso and syrup mixture, and then omit the ice.
3. Pour the Soft Whip over the iced mocha, and top with a drizzle of caramel sauce.
   • For a homemade soft top: In a separate smaller cup, combine the vanilla syrup, 2% milk, and heavy cream. Froth the mixture together using a handheld milk frother until thick (15-30 seconds), and then pour it over the iced mocha and top with caramel sauce.

Homemade Soft Top

• 1 tablespoon Vanilla Syrup
• 2 tablespoon 2% milk
• 3 tablespoon heavy cream

Combine all ingredients in a small cup, and froth with a handheld milk frother until thcik and creamy (about 30 seconds).

Equipment Needed For Homemade At Home Soft Top

• A small cup
• A handheld milk frother

That’s it! With a cup and a handheld milk frother, you can create the most perfect, creamy, fluffy textured Dutch Bros Soft Top at home.

Dutch Bros Ratios:

I personally prefer a less creamy, more coffee forward, less sweet version of this drink, so the recipe I provide is a bit different than the typical Dutch Bros ratios. If you’re wanting to most accurately replicate the Dutch Bros Hazelnut Truffle Mocha at home, follow these ratios!

How To Make Espresso At Home

Espresso is an essential ingredient in all mochas, 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. 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 homemade Dutch Bros Hazelnut Truffle Mochas!

How to Steam/Froth Milk at Home

For iced lattes: No steaming — use cold milk straight from the fridge.

Dairy Free Version

For a dairy free Dutch Bros Hazelnut Truffle Mocha:

• Use a dairy free chocolate milk (like soy, oat, almond or coconut)
• Swap the 2% milk for barista style oat milk and the heavy cream for soy milk to make a dairy free homemade soft top
• Use a dairy free caramel sauce for the drizzle on top

Lower Sugar/Calorie Version

• Use the Sugar Free Torani Hazelnut Syrup .
• Use an unsweetened chocolate milk like unsweetened chocolate almond milk, soy milk, coconut milk, or oat milk.
• For the soft top: Froth together 1 tablespoon Sugar Free Vanilla Syrup with 3 tablespoons half & half for a lower sugar and calorie soft top.
• Skip the caramel drizzle on top or use the Torani Sugar Free Caramel Sauce.

Hazelnut Truffle Mocha Cold Brew

If you’d prefer a cold brew or iced coffee rather than an iced or hot mocha, follow these measurements:

• 1-2 tablespoons Torani Hazelnut Syrup
• 12 ounces cold brew/iced coffee
• 2 ounces chocolate milk
• Ice cubes
• 1-2 ounces Rich’s On Top Soft Whip (Or homemade soft top: 1 tbsp Vanilla Syrup, 2 tbsp 2% milk, 3 tbsp heavy cream)
• Torani Caramel Sauce, for topping

In a glass, combine the hazelnut syrup, cold brew/iced coffee, chocolate milk and ice. Pour the soft top over the cold brew/iced coffee, and top with caramel drizzle.

Hazelnut Truffle Mocha Freeze

• 2 tablespoons Torani Hazelnut Syrup
• 2-4 shots espresso, depending on how much caffeine you want
• 8 ounces chocolate whole milk
• 1 cup ice cubes
• 2 ounces Rich’s On Top Soft Whip
• Torani Caramel Sauce, for topping

To a blender combine the hazelnut syrup, espresso, chocolate milk, and ice. Blend until smooth, then pour the freeze into a cup. Top with soft top and caramel sauce drizzle.

Hazelnut Truffle Hot Cocoa

• 1-2 tablespoons Torani Hazelnut Syrup
• 8 ounces chocolate milk, steamed
• 1-2 ounces Rich’s On Top Soft Whip
• Torani Caramel Sauce, for topping

Add hazelnut syrup to a mug. Steam the chocolate milk, and then pour it over the syrup. Top with soft whip/soft top and caramel sauce drizzle.

More Dutch Bros Copy Kat Recipes To Try:

• Dutch Bros Cookie Butter Latte
• Dutch Bros Iced Kicker
• Dutch Bros Golden Eagle
• Dutch Bros Picture Perfect Freeze
• Dutch Bros Electric Berry Rebel

Dutch Bros Hazelnut Truffle Mocha

Learn how to make a Dutch Bros Hazelnut Truffle Mocha at home! This easy recipe combines espresso, hazelnut syrup, and chocolate milk with a creamy Soft Top and caramel drizzle. Enjoy this coffee shop holiday favorite while saving money!

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Course: Drinks

Keyword: Dutch Bros, Holiday Drinks, Mocha

Prep Time: 6 minutes minutes

Servings: 1 drink

Author: katerinafaith

Equipment

• espresso maker/machine
• Handheld Milk Frother if making homemade soft top

Ingredients

• 1-2 tablespoons Torani Hazelnut Syrup
• 2 shots espresso ~2 ounces
• 8 ounces chocolate whole milk
• Ice cubes omit for a hot mocha
• Rich's On Top Soft Whip or homemade soft top – recipe below
• Torani Caramel Sauce for topping

Homemade Soft Top

• 1 tablespoon Vanilla Syrup
• 2 tablespoons 2% milk
• 3 tablespoons heavy cream

Instructions

• Add the hazelnut syrup to a glass or mug, and then brew the espresso shots directly over the syrup, using your preferred espresso making method.
• Pour in the chocolate milk, and ice, leaving room for the soft top. Stir with a spoon or straw until the cup feels cold to the touch. For a hot mocha, steam the chocolate milk before adding it to the espresso and syrup mixture, and then omit the ice.
• Pour the Soft Whip over the iced mocha, and top with a drizzle of caramel sauce.
• If you're making homemade soft top: In a separate smaller cup, combine the vanilla syrup, 2% milk, and heavy cream. Froth the mixture together using a handheld milk frother until thick (15-30 seconds), and then pour it over the iced mocha and top with caramel sauce.