Mocha - (BRW)

Bar Mixology

Taste is personal, so start low and build -- every amount here is a starting point. Brewch Mocha is an essential tool for coffee cocktail applications. The espresso-chocolate profile creates a natural base for espresso martinis, Irish coffees, and mocha old fashioneds, where the roasted notes deepen the spirit character. Whiskey and bourbon are ideal base spirits -- the caramel undertones of the barrel complement the chocolate body at 2-7 drops per serving.

For cream-based cocktails, Mocha integrates seamlessly with dairy and liqueurs, making it a strong candidate for sipping creams and Mexican coffee builds. Mocktails work well over ice with sparkling water and a squeeze of orange -- the citrus lifts the chocolate and creates a refreshing non-alcoholic mocha experience.

• Espresso martini: 2-7 drops -- shake with coffee and vodka base
• Irish coffee or whiskey old fashioned: 2-7 drops per serving -- stir in during build
• Sipping cream or mocha sour: 2-7 drops with cream base
• Simple syrup: 1 part Brewch to 50 parts syrup for cafe and bar service

Always start at 2 drops. The roasted coffee note can overpower delicate bases at higher concentrations.

Mocha Espresso Martini -- Brewch Remix: You'll need 1.5 oz vodka, 1 oz fresh espresso (cooled), 0.5 oz coffee liqueur, 0.25 oz simple syrup, 4 drops Brewch Mocha Extract, up to 7 to taste, ice, and 3 espresso beans for garnish. Pull a fresh espresso shot and let it cool for 1-2 minutes (or chill quickly over ice). Combine vodka, espresso, coffee liqueur, simple syrup, and Brewch Mocha Extract in a shaker filled with ice. Shake very hard for 12-15 seconds to create a frothy top. Double strain into a chilled martini or coupe glass. Garnish with 3 espresso beans.

Mocha Cold Brew Float Mocktail: You'll need 8 drops Brewch Mocha Extract, up to 12 to taste, 6 oz cold brew coffee (diluted to drinking strength), 2 oz oat milk (frothed or foamed), 0.5 oz vanilla simple syrup, ice, and pinch of sea salt (optional -- enhances chocolate note). In a tall glass, combine Brewch Mocha Extract and vanilla simple syrup. Fill glass with ice and pour cold brew over the ice. Top with frothed oat milk. Finish with a pinch of sea salt if desired. Serve with a wide straw.

Sparkling Water and Seltzer

Taste is personal, so start low and build -- every amount here is a starting point. Brewch Mocha creates a unique and indulgent sparkling experience -- the coffee-chocolate character in a fizzy, zero-calorie format is unexpected and surprisingly refreshing. Start at 2 drops per 100ml and adjust to taste. Add after carbonation and swirl gently; the carbonation brightens the roasted top note and creates a sparkling mocha experience reminiscent of a cold brew soda.

For the Sparkling Mocha Seltzer, use Mocha as a standalone flavor -- no accent is needed. The coffee and chocolate components are balanced and complete on their own. A single serving with 2-5 drops over ice makes an excellent afternoon pick-me-up without caffeine or calories.

Sparkling Mocha Seltzer: You'll need 8 drops Brewch Mocha Extract, up to 11 to taste, 8 oz (240 ml) cold sparkling water or club soda, and ice (optional); optional coffee bean for garnish. Add 8 drops of Brewch Mocha Extract directly to a glass. Pour cold sparkling water over the drops. Stir once gently to integrate. Add ice if desired. Garnish with optional coffee bean. Serve immediately.

• Subtle accent: 2 drops per 100ml -- start here
• Full profile: 3-5 drops per 100ml for the Sparkling Mocha Seltzer
• Hard seltzer or mocha soda batch: 20-50 drops per liter -- standalone
• Smoothies and protein shakes: 5-12 drops per 8 oz -- excellent with chocolate protein
• Iced coffee application: 5-12 drops per 8 oz cold brew or iced coffee

Sugar-free, keto-friendly, and clean-label -- a standout option for coffee-inspired sparkling water and seltzer programs.

Homebrew Applications

Taste is personal, so start low and build -- every amount here is a starting point. Brewch Mocha is a natural fit for dark, roasted homebrew styles where coffee and chocolate character are already at home. Add post-fermentation to preserve the delicate espresso aromatics and chocolate top notes. For a 5-gallon batch, start with 570 drops (about 19 ml) and taste before packaging.

It excels in stouts, porters, and brown ales where the mocha profile deepens and harmonizes with roasted malt character. Milk stouts benefit from the chocolate-cream fusion, and cream sodas take on a barista-quality depth with 570-940 drops per batch (about 19-31.3 ml). Hard ciders and hard seltzers can use Mocha as an unexpected and sophisticated accent flavor at lower dosing.

• Stout or porter: 570-940 drops per 5-gallon batch (about 19-31.3 ml) -- add post-fermentation
• Brown ale or milk stout: 570-940 drops per 5-gallon batch (about 19-31.3 ml)
• Cream soda or coffee root beer: 570-940 drops per 5 gallons (about 19-31.3 ml)
• Kombucha 2F: 110-180 drops per gallon (about 3.7-6 ml) -- use sparingly; probiotic-safe

The water-soluble formula disperses evenly during racking. Start at the low end of the dosing range -- roasted coffee notes can intensify during conditioning.