Dark Cherry Mocha Cold Brew with Cacao Nibs

A rich cold brew with sweet dark cherries and chocolate - perfect for coffee lovers!

Love chocolate-covered cherries? This Dark Cherry Mocha Cold Brew brings together smooth cold brew coffee with sweet dark cherries and rich chocolate notes from cacao nibs. It's like dessert in a glass, but way better!

This coffee drink is super simple to make at home. Start with your favorite medium-dark roast beans for cold brew, add our homemade cherry syrup, and finish with a sprinkle of cacao nibs. Perfect for hot summer days or whenever you need a special coffee treat.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

Here's why this cherry mocha will become your new favorite:

Rich chocolate flavor from real cacao nibs
Natural cherry sweetness without artificial syrups
Easy to prep ahead - cold brew lasts up to 2 weeks
Customizable sweetness to match your taste

Dark Cherry Mocha Cold Brew with Cacao Nibs

A rich cold brew with sweet dark cherries and chocolate - perfect for coffee lovers!

Cold Brew Coffee, Cherry Mocha, Iced Coffee, Chocolate Coffee, Cacao Nibs, Homemade Coffee Drinks

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Equipment

Large jar or pitcher
Coffee grinder
Fine-mesh strainer
Coffee filters
Saucepan
Measuring cups and spoons

Ingredients

1 cup coarsely ground coffee beans (medium-dark roast)
4 cups cold filtered water
1 cup pitted dark cherries
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup water (for syrup)
2 tablespoons cacao nibs
Ice cubes
Optional: oat milk or cream for serving

Instructions

Combine ground coffee with 4 cups cold water in a large jar. Stir gently.
Cover and refrigerate for 12 hours or overnight.
For the cherry syrup: Combine cherries, sugar, and 1/4 cup water in a saucepan. Simmer for 10 minutes.
Strain cherry syrup and let cool completely.
Strain cold brew through a coffee filter twice.
For each drink: Fill a glass with ice, add 3/4 cup cold brew, 2-3 tablespoons cherry syrup.
Top with optional milk and sprinkle with cacao nibs.

Pro Tips

**Coarsely grind** your coffee beans for the best cold brew results
Make the cherry syrup in advance and store it for up to 2 weeks
Use **frozen dark cherries** when fresh aren't in season
**Double-strain** your cold brew for the smoothest texture

Calories: 185kcal, Carbohydrates: 42g, Protein: 2g, Fat: 1g, Saturated Fat: 0.5g, Sodium: 12mg, Potassium: 201mg, Fiber: 2g, Sugar: 38g, Iron: 1mg, Calcium: 24mg

Iced

Beverage

Drink

American