Mocha Cola: an original iced coffee from Brasil

Strong coffee, chocolate milk and cola soft drink in the most unexpected combination!

Brazil is in the minds of many people synonymous with coffee. Since the introduction of coffee trees from the Caribbean into the country in the early 18th century, coffee has been an essential part of Brazilian agriculture and the economy, with Brazil being the largest coffee-producing country in the world, accounting for about 30% of world production.

It makes sense, when coffee is something so important to Brazilians, that Brazilian coffee culture is special and special. Although at the level of techniques, preparations and recipes it cannot be compared to its counterpart to the Italian or perhaps even the American, Brazilian coffee culture is characterized by unique recipes and unexpected combinations of ingredients. One of the only recipes to find in Brazil is the frozen Mocha Cola!

Many might suspect what Mocha Cola is by its name, since it actually combines coffee, chocolate milk and Cola soft drinks and is a prime example of the unexpected combinations that a people who have literally grown up in coffee end up with. In Brazil, it is served frozen during the hot and humid tropical summer, and according to locals it is refreshing, and at the same time has a wonderful, "thick" texture due to the abundant milk but also wonderful chocolate flavor.

Sure, it's probably the most bizarre recipe we've come up with so far, which will definitely cause some wonder and reflection - on the other hand, it's so easy, it's really a shame not to try a Mocha Cola and move on, albeit briefly. , in a beach bar in Ipanema.

What do you need for a Brazilian Mocha Cola?

• 1 cup of very strong coffee
• 1 can of cola soft drink
• 3 cups of chocolate milk
• Ice cubes
• Whipped cream, to serve

How is the Brazilian Mocha Cola prepared?

• Freeze coffee in the fridge.
• Mix coffee, soft drinks and chocolate milk
• Divide the mixture into four glasses, on which we have placed ice
• Serve with a little whipped cream and a few drops of chocolate syrup (optional)

Tips for a delicious  Mocha Cola

• Usually, Mocha Cola is made with filter coffee, but we can also prepare it with espresso or even Cold Brew, which fits perfectly.
• Choose a strong blend that definitely has Robusta. Lavazza Tierra Brasile Intense and Lavazza Tierra Brasile Extra Intense will add even more Brazilian flavor to the recipe.
• Don't hit the coffee on the shaker because the carbonate of the soft drink will cause ... explosions. If you use espresso, you can whip the coffee with milk into the shaker and add Cola later.
• Beware of caffeine: in addition to strong coffee, most cola beverages also have a caffeine content.
• Beware of calories: by combining chocolate milk and soft drinks, you are definitely making a calorie ... bomb, meant for special moments and not for every day.
• Children should stay away from Mocha Cola, as caffeine consumption is not recommended for children and adolescents.
• It goes without saying that this drink is frozen as its hot version is frustrating.
• Skimmed milk chocolate and light soft drink make a less polycarbonate version of Mocha Cola, but less tasty.

How can we transform our coffee into a refreshing summer drink? Mocha Cola from Brazilian Cradle gives us a very good and original idea!