Hazelnut Mocha Cortado

Ingredients

Hazelnut Mocha Cortado

• 1 cup raw or roasted hazelnuts

• 2-3 Truvia® Stevia Sweetener Packets, divided

• ¼ teaspoon kosher salt

• 4 shots espresso

• ½ teaspoon cocoa powder, plus more for garnish

• ¼ teaspoon hazelnut extract

Directions

• 1.  

  Soak hazelnuts covered with water in a container for at least 4 hours, or overnight. Drain, discarding water.

• 2.  

  Combine hazelnuts and 4 cups of fresh water in a blender and pulse until smooth. Strain mixture through a nut milk bag, cheesecloth, or fine mesh sieve to remove all solids. Add 1-2 Truvia® Stevia Sweetener Packets and salt, and stir to combine. Chill until ready to use.

• 3.  

  Combine espresso, cocoa powder, hazelnut extract and remaining Truvia® Stevia Sweetener Packet in a serving mug or glass, stirring until dissolved.

• 4.  

  Place ½ cup of hazelnut milk in a small saucepan over medium heat. Heat, whisking regularly, until steaming, about 3-5 minutes, or steam milk using the steam wand attached to your espresso machine.

• 5.  

  Pour hazelnut milk over espresso mixture. Garnish with a sprinkle of additional cocoa, and serve.