Copycat Dutch Bros Cocomo

Chocolate and coconut lovers, this one’s for you!

This Copycat Dutch Bros Cocomo combines bold espresso, creamy chocolate milk, and sweet coconut syrup for an easy homemade coconut mocha that tastes like a coffee-shop treat.

Serve it steaming hot, pour it over ice, or blend it into a frozen coffee.

Whichever way you make it, chocolate and coconut are the stars.

And the best part?

You can make it at home in about five minutes.

Why You’ll Love This Copycat Cocomo

If you love coconut and chocolate together, this may become one of your favorite homemade coffee drinks.

You’ll love it because it’s:

• Ready in about 5 minutes
• Rich and chocolatey
• Full of coconut flavor
• Delicious hot, iced, or blended
• Made with only a few ingredients
• Easy to customize
• Less expensive than a coffee-shop drink
• Perfect year-round

It’s basically a coconut mocha you can make whenever the craving hits.

Ingredients

For the Cocomo

• 2 shots espresso
• 1 cup chocolate milk
• 2 tablespoons coconut syrup
• Ice, for iced version

Optional Toppings

• Whipped cream
• Chocolate sauce
• Toasted coconut

How to Make a Copycat Dutch Bros Cocomo

Step 1: Brew the Espresso

Brew two shots of espresso.

Pour the hot espresso into a mug or heat-safe measuring cup.

Step 2: Add the Coconut Syrup

Add the coconut syrup to the hot espresso.

Stir until completely combined.

Now choose your adventure.

Hot?

Iced?

Blended?

All three work.

How to Make an Iced Cocomo

Step 3: Fill a Glass With Ice

Fill a tall glass approximately three-quarters full with ice.

Step 4: Add Chocolate Milk

Pour the cold chocolate milk over the ice.

Step 5: Add the Espresso

Slowly pour the coconut espresso over the chocolate milk.

You’ll get beautiful layers before stirring.

Step 6: Add Toppings

Top with whipped cream if desired.

Drizzle chocolate sauce over the whipped cream.

For extra coconut flavor, sprinkle toasted coconut over the top.

Serve immediately.

How to Make a Hot Cocomo

Prepare the espresso and coconut syrup as directed.

Heat the chocolate milk in a small saucepan over medium-low heat.

Heat until hot and steaming but don’t let it boil.

Froth the warm chocolate milk until creamy.

Slowly pour it over the coconut espresso.

Top with whipped cream, chocolate drizzle, and toasted coconut if desired.

Serve immediately.

How to Make a Blended Cocomo

Want a frozen coconut mocha?

Add to a blender:

• 2 shots espresso, cooled
• 3/4 cup chocolate milk
• 2 tablespoons coconut syrup
• 1 1/2 cups ice

Blend until smooth.

Pour into a tall glass.

Top with whipped cream, chocolate drizzle, and toasted coconut.

It’s basically coffee-shop dessert in a cup.

What Is a Cocomo?

A Dutch Bros-inspired Cocomo is a coconut mocha.

Instead of a traditional mocha made with espresso, milk, and chocolate sauce, this drink combines espresso with chocolate milk and coconut syrup.

That makes it incredibly easy to recreate at home.

You get chocolate, coconut, creamy milk, and espresso all in one drink.

What Does a Cocomo Taste Like?

Think chocolate-covered coconut with coffee.

The chocolate milk creates a creamy mocha flavor.

Coconut syrup adds tropical sweetness.

Espresso keeps the drink from tasting overwhelmingly sweet.

If you like coconut chocolates, coconut cream pie, or chocolate-coconut desserts, there’s a good chance you’ll love this coffee.

What Coconut Syrup Should I Use?

Use a coffee-style coconut flavored syrup.

You’ll find coconut syrup anywhere flavored coffee syrups are sold.

Start with about 2 tablespoons.

Different brands vary in sweetness and strength, so you can always adjust the amount.

Can I Use Coconut Milk Instead?

Yes, but coconut milk and coconut syrup do different things.

Coconut syrup provides sweetness and concentrated coconut flavor.

Coconut milk provides creaminess with a more subtle coconut flavor.

If you’d like to use coconut milk, try combining:

• 2 shots espresso
• 1 cup chocolate coconut milk
• 1 tablespoon coconut syrup

That gives you coconut flavor from both the milk and syrup.

What Chocolate Milk Should I Use?

Use whichever chocolate milk you already enjoy drinking.

Whole-milk chocolate milk will give you a particularly rich and creamy Cocomo.

You can also use:

• 2% chocolate milk
• Chocolate oat milk
• Chocolate almond milk
• Chocolate soy milk
• Chocolate coconut milk

The type you choose will slightly change the flavor and texture.

Don’t Have Chocolate Milk?

No problem.

Combine:

• 1 cup regular milk
• 1–2 tablespoons chocolate sauce

Stir until completely combined.

Then use it exactly as you would chocolate milk.

Make It Dairy-Free

This one is very easy to make dairy-free.

Use chocolate:

• Oat milk
• Almond milk
• Soy milk
• Coconut milk

Make sure your chocolate sauce, coconut syrup, and whipped topping are dairy-free too.

Chocolate coconut milk is especially fun because it doubles down on the coconut flavor.

Do I Need an Espresso Machine?

No.

You can use:

• An espresso machine
• A Nespresso-style machine
• A moka pot
• Instant espresso
• Strong brewed coffee

If you’re using regular coffee, substitute approximately 1/2 cup strongly brewed coffee.

Make It Extra Chocolatey

Add 1 tablespoon chocolate sauce to the hot espresso along with the coconut syrup.

For the iced version, drizzle chocolate sauce around the inside of the glass before adding ice.

Finish with whipped cream and another chocolate drizzle.

Make It Extra Coconutty

Increase the coconut syrup slightly.

You can also use chocolate coconut milk and top the finished drink with toasted coconut.

For serious coconut lovers, do all three.

How to Toast Coconut

Toasted coconut makes a fantastic topping.

Add sweetened or unsweetened shredded coconut to a dry skillet.

Heat over medium-low heat.

Stir frequently until the coconut becomes lightly golden.

Watch it carefully because coconut can go from toasted to burned very quickly.

Remove it from the pan immediately and allow it to cool.

Make It Sweeter

Add more coconut syrup or chocolate sauce.

You can also add vanilla syrup.

Taste first because chocolate milk is already sweetened.

Make It Less Sweet

Reduce the coconut syrup to 1 tablespoon.

Choose a less-sweet chocolate milk.

You can also make your own chocolate milk with unsweetened cocoa so you have more control over the sugar.

Make a Vanilla Cocomo

Add 1 teaspoon vanilla syrup.

Vanilla works beautifully with both chocolate and coconut.

Make a Caramel Cocomo

Add 1 tablespoon caramel sauce to the hot espresso.

Caramel, coconut, and chocolate are an incredibly good combination.

Top with whipped cream, chocolate drizzle, and caramel drizzle.

Make a Salted Chocolate Cocomo

Add a tiny pinch of flaky sea salt to the espresso.

The salt helps balance the sweetness and makes the chocolate flavor stand out.

Finish with chocolate drizzle and a few flakes of sea salt.

Make an Almond Joy-Inspired Cocomo

Chocolate, coconut, and almond?

Yes.

Add approximately 1 teaspoon almond syrup along with the coconut syrup.

Finish with whipped cream, chocolate sauce, toasted coconut, and a few sliced almonds.

Now you’ve got a candy-bar-inspired coffee.

Make a Fall Cocomo

Want to give it a subtle September twist?

Add a pinch of cinnamon to the espresso.

Chocolate, coconut, and cinnamon work surprisingly well together.

You could also add a teaspoon of maple syrup for a warmer fall flavor.

Make Coffee Ice Cubes

For the iced version, use coffee ice cubes to prevent your drink from becoming watered down.

Pour leftover coffee into an ice cube tray.

Freeze until solid.

Use the coffee cubes instead of regular ice.

What to Serve With a Cocomo

This coconut mocha pairs beautifully with:

• Chocolate chip cookies
• Brownies
• Coconut macaroons
• Chocolate croissants
• Banana bread
• Donuts
• Chocolate muffins
• Coffee cake
• Almond cookies
• Chocolate cake
• Coconut cake

Chocolate coconut macaroons would be especially good.

Tips for the Best Homemade Cocomo

Use strong espresso. You want the coffee flavor to stand up to the chocolate milk.

Add coconut syrup while espresso is hot. It mixes easily.

Use really cold chocolate milk for iced drinks. This keeps your ice from melting quickly.

Don’t boil chocolate milk. Heat it gently for the hot version.

Start with less coconut syrup. Different brands vary in strength.

Try toasted coconut. It adds both flavor and texture.

Make it blended. Chocolate and coconut make an especially good frozen coffee.

Frequently Asked Questions

What Is a Dutch Bros Cocomo?

It’s a coconut mocha-style coffee made with espresso, chocolate milk, and coconut flavor.

What Does a Cocomo Taste Like?

It tastes like creamy chocolate coffee with sweet coconut flavor.

Does a Cocomo Have Coffee?

Yes. This homemade version uses two shots of espresso.

Can I Make It Decaf?

Absolutely.

Use decaffeinated espresso.

Can I Make It Iced?

Yes. Pour it over ice with cold chocolate milk.

Can I Make It Blended?

Yes. Blend cooled espresso, chocolate milk, coconut syrup, and ice until smooth.

Can I Make It Dairy-Free?

Absolutely. Use your favorite plant-based chocolate milk.

Can I Use Coconut Milk?

Yes. Chocolate coconut milk is particularly delicious in this recipe.

Copycat Dutch Bros Cocomo

Chocolate.

Coconut.

Espresso.

Sometimes that’s really all you need.

This Copycat Dutch Bros Cocomo turns three simple flavors into a rich homemade coffee-shop drink that takes only minutes to make.

Drink it hot on a chilly morning.

Pour it over ice.

Blend it into a frozen coconut mocha.

And if you’re a serious coconut fan, don’t forget the toasted coconut on top.