Description
Wednesday’s Dark Cherry Mocha Frappuccino is a rich and indulgent iced beverage that blends bold espresso, dark chocolate, and sweet cherry flavors into a creamy, frosty treat. Inspired by gothic charm with a sweet twist, it’s the perfect pick-me-up for midweek moods.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup ice
- 1/2 cup milk (dairy or non-dairy)
- 1/4 cup strong brewed coffee or 1 shot espresso, cooled
- 2 tbsp dark chocolate syrup
- 2 tbsp dark cherry syrup or juice (from jarred cherries)
- 1 tbsp sugar or sugar substitute (optional)
- Whipped cream for topping
- Dark chocolate shavings or cherry garnish (optional)
Instructions
- In a blender, combine ice, milk, coffee, dark chocolate syrup, cherry syrup, and sugar if using.
- Blend on high until smooth and frothy.
- Pour into a tall glass.
- Top with whipped cream and garnish with chocolate shavings or a cherry.
- Serve immediately with a straw and enjoy your gothic midweek delight!
Notes
- Use frozen cherries instead of syrup for a more natural flavor and thicker texture.
- Adjust sweetness to taste or leave it out entirely for a more bitter, mocha-forward profile.
- For a stronger kick, double the espresso shot.
- Can be made vegan using plant-based milk and non-dairy whipped cream.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: dark cherry mocha frappuccino, iced coffee drink, chocolate cherry frappe, gothic drink, midweek coffee fix