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Creamy Irish Mocha Latte (Quick & Easy)

Creamy Irish Mocha Latte
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 For an easy, indulgent Irish drink, this Creamy Irish Mocha Latte straddles the line between hot chocolate and coffee. Spiked with just enough Baileys Irish Cream to notice, it’s a libation that’s more soothing and relaxing than revelry and celebration. Curl up on the sofa with a warm mug in your lap and sip to your hearts content.

A bar of chocolate and jar of milk

This is an indulgence for me.  I usually take my coffee black.  No sugar.  No half and half.  Black.  I used to like it sweet and creamy, but in college, there was rarely fresh milk in our dorm-style fridge — so I got used to black/one sugar.  Then, after I got into the real world, I decided I didn’t need the excess sugar and eliminated that too.  Now, I drink two to three cups of java a day — very hot and without embellishment.  

shaving chocolate with a microplane

Which is why this Irish Mocha Latte is an extravagance  for me.  Like my favorite hot buttered rum, it’s practically a dessert — I mean, it’s got a chocolate bar in it.  But I figured for St. Patrick’s Day, a little spiked mocha latte might be a tasty treat.  It’s not overly sweet, but tastes rich and deep with a hint of Baileys Irish cream and a generous swirl of whipped cream and chocolate shavings.  Oh-ma-GAWD!

 

blending shaved chocolate with hot milk.

Ingredients For Creamy Irish Mocha Latte

  • Bittersweet Chocolate
  • Whole Milk 
  • Strong Hot Coffee
  • Sugar
  • Baileys Irish Cream

Come on, you know it’s gonna be good!

whisking to melt the chocolate.

And really, it’s just a matter of whisking grated chocolate (from a real, honest to God, bittersweet chocolate bar) into hot milk until it melts then adding some strong coffee and a bit of Baileys Irish Cream to the blend.  It’s a boozy mocha latte like no other. 

 

adding hot coffee to make the mocha latte.

Creamy Irish mocha latte is sweet, but not overly

The warm, rich drink coats your tongue without being cloying.  If you have a sweet tooth, you might want to use milk chocolate instead of the bittersweet that I used —  and add some more sugar, but if dark chocolate and coffee are your thing, this will hit the spot!


garnished Irish Mocha latte with whipped cream and chocolate shavings.

More Baileys Recipes: 

  • Baileys Irish Cream Cookies
  • Banana Cabana – A Frosty Carribbean Cocktail
  • Coffee Buzz Martini

Creamy Irish Mocha Latte in a mug with a straw.

More Hot Drinks:

  • Hot Buttered Rum – 4 Ways
  • Spiked Apple Cider Wine Hot Punch
  • White Hot Chocolate via Leah and Jay from The Gastronom Blog

Creamy Irish Mocha Latte in a mug with chocolate curls

 



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Irish Mocha Latte

Dark and rich without being cloying. Add more Baileys or sugar to taste.
Course Drinks
Cuisine Irish
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 1
Calories 474kcal

Ingredients

For Each Latte

  • 1.5 ounces high quality bittersweet chocolate I used Scharrfenberger, but Ghirardelli or Lindt would be good too
  • 2/3 cup whole milk
  • 1/2 cup strong hot coffee
  • 2 teaspoons sugar
  • 2 tablespoons Bailey's Irish Cream

For Garnish

  • whipped cream
  • additional chocolate shavings

Instructions

  • Use a microplane grater to finely grate the chocolate. Very carefully, transfer the chocolate shavings to a bowl (be careful - they are so light, they will become airborne and dust your kitchen with particles if you make any sudden movements -- and DON'T SNEEZE).
  • In a small saucepan, heat the milk over medium heat until just hot, but not boiling. Remove from heat and whisk the chocolate shavings into the hot milk until they dissolve. Add the hot coffee, sugar and Bailey's. Whisk until well combined and pour into individual mugs.
  • Top with a little whipped cream and chocolate shavings if desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 474kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Cholesterol: 18mg | Sodium: 74mg | Potassium: 455mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 37g | Vitamin A: 265IU | Calcium: 210mg | Iron: 2.7mg

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This easy and indulgent Creamy Irish Mocha Latte Recipe calls for strong coffee, Bailey's Irish Cream and good quality chocolate!

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Comments

  1. cakespy says

    September 28, 2017 at 7:09 AM

    I’m sooooooo down with this!! It looks like perfection in a glass.

    Reply
    • Lisa says

      September 28, 2017 at 1:30 PM

      LOL! As my daughter would say, “it doesn’t suck!”

      Reply
  2. Clare Speer says

    March 15, 2016 at 10:09 AM

    Wow this looks so delicious! I love coffee – but I promise you my coffee doesn’t look like this!

    Reply
    • Lisa says

      March 22, 2016 at 7:32 AM

      Anything looks good with a swirl of whipped cream on top, right?

      Reply
  3. Suzanne says

    March 14, 2016 at 1:42 PM

    Um, yes please?! Perfect for St. Patty’s Day! Thanks for sharing. xo, Suz | http://www.suzannespiegoski.com

    Reply
    • Lisa says

      March 22, 2016 at 7:33 AM

      Thanks, Suzanne! Hope you enjoy it!

      Reply
  4. Samantha says

    March 14, 2016 at 7:40 AM

    Coffee, chocolate, and Bailey’s?! You just combined three of my favorite things! I can’t wait to try this now!

    Reply
    • Lisa says

      March 22, 2016 at 7:33 AM

      Enjoy!

      Reply
  5. Jessica says

    March 14, 2016 at 12:34 AM

    All I can say is YES PLEASE!

    Reply
    • Lisa says

      March 14, 2016 at 7:30 AM

      Glad you like it Jessica!

      Reply
  6. Katy says

    March 13, 2016 at 7:33 PM

    Now this sounds like something I would enjoy! It looks so yummy!

    Reply
    • Lisa says

      March 14, 2016 at 7:31 AM

      Thanks, Katy!

      Reply
  7. Raelene Erickson says

    March 13, 2016 at 7:10 PM

    Oh my gosh!!!! This sounds amazing!!! Definitely making this in the future, great recipe 🙂

    Reply
    • Lisa says

      March 14, 2016 at 7:31 AM

      It’s really wonderful, Raelene!

      Reply
  8. Taylor @ The Girl on Bloor says

    March 13, 2016 at 7:03 PM

    OMG perfect for St Paddy’s day. Sounds delish!

    Reply
    • Lisa says

      March 14, 2016 at 7:32 AM

      St. Patty’s Day – or any time there’s a nip in the air!

      Reply
  9. Amy says

    March 13, 2016 at 6:34 PM

    Oh goodness this looks delish! I cannot wait to try it on Thursday 🙂

    Reply
    • Lisa says

      March 14, 2016 at 7:32 AM

      Thanks, Amy!

      Reply
  10. Sofia says

    March 13, 2016 at 6:28 PM

    This looks so good! Great photos btw

    Reply
    • Lisa says

      March 14, 2016 at 7:32 AM

      I’ve been working on my photography, so thank you!

      Reply
  11. peter @feedyoursoultoo says

    March 11, 2016 at 4:43 PM

    I agree that this is a drink that eats like a dessert..

    Reply
    • Lisa says

      March 11, 2016 at 5:36 PM

      A special occasion drink!

      Reply
  12. Marsha | Marsha's Baking Addiction says

    March 11, 2016 at 4:07 PM

    Mmmm, yes please! This mocha latte looks so delicious!

    Reply
    • Lisa says

      March 11, 2016 at 5:35 PM

      It’s a nice balance of bitter and sweet.

      Reply
  13. Tamara says

    March 11, 2016 at 3:29 PM

    I’m a french roast and half n half girl, but I have to admit, this looks awfully tempting! Gorgeous photos too 🙂

    Reply
    • Lisa says

      March 11, 2016 at 3:40 PM

      Its really good!

      Reply
  14. Swayam says

    March 11, 2016 at 3:20 PM

    You just described me!! I’m the same.. I love my coffee black although I do take it with milk at times.. N hey I’m a girl with a serous much addiction, it even says do on my Instagram bio , so this is all kinds of perfect in my book!

    Reply
    • Lisa says

      March 11, 2016 at 3:42 PM

      It’s like we’re sisters! I’m glad you like it!

      Reply
  15. Molly ~ EasycookingwithMolly says

    March 11, 2016 at 3:00 PM

    This looks so good and I’m glad its not overly sweet. There’s nothing like a good homemade latte with some extra cream n sprinkle. Love the addition of baileys to it.

    Reply
    • Lisa says

      March 11, 2016 at 3:41 PM

      Sometimes we deserve a treat, right?

      Reply

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