
Dark Chocolate Mint French Press with Nocino Liqueur
A rich coffee treat with dark chocolate, fresh mint, and a splash of nutty nocino liqueur
May 15, 2025
Love dark chocolate and mint? This indulgent French press coffee combines rich dark roast coffee with velvety chocolate, cool mint, and a splash of nocino liqueur for an extra special touch. It's like having your favorite after-dinner mint in coffee form!
This coffee is surprisingly simple to make at home. Using a dark roast coffee in a French press brings out deep chocolate notes that pair perfectly with mint and nocino's walnut flavors. Perfect for holiday entertaining or as a cozy evening treat.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
This coffee recipe takes your regular French press to the next level! Here's why you'll love it:
- Perfect balance of chocolate, mint, and coffee
- Simple to make with basic French press technique
- Great for entertaining or special occasions
- Customizable sweetness to suit your taste

Dark Chocolate Mint French Press with Nocino Liqueur
A rich coffee treat with dark chocolate, fresh mint, and a splash of nutty nocino liqueur
Dark Chocolate Coffee, Mint Coffee, French Press Coffee, Nocino Coffee, Boozy Coffee, After Dinner Coffee
Equipment
- French press
- Coffee grinder
- Kettle
- Measuring spoons
- Serving cups
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons coarsely ground dark roast coffee
- 2 tablespoons dark chocolate syrup
- 2 oz nocino liqueur
- 4-6 fresh mint leaves
- 16 oz hot water (200°F)
- Whipped cream for garnish (optional)
- Additional mint leaves for garnish
Instructions
- Add coarsely ground coffee to your French press
- Pour hot water (200°F) over the grounds
- Gently stir and let steep for 4 minutes
- Meanwhile, add 1 tablespoon dark chocolate syrup and 1 oz nocino liqueur to each serving cup
- Add 2-3 slightly crushed mint leaves to each cup
- After 4 minutes, slowly press down the French press plunger
- Pour the coffee into prepared cups and stir gently
- Top with whipped cream and garnish with fresh mint if desired
Pro Tips
- Use a coarse grind size for optimal French press brewing
- Warm your serving cups beforehand for the best temperature
- Choose a dark roast coffee with chocolate notes for best flavor pairing
- Fresh mint leaves make a beautiful garnish
Calories: 245kcal, Carbohydrates: 28g, Protein: 2g, Fat: 8g, Saturated Fat: 4g, Sugar: 22g, Sodium: 45mg, Fiber: 2g, Iron: 1mg, Calcium: 25mg