Dubai chocolate syrup: how to make the viral pistachio chocolate latte

A Dubai chocolate latte is a latte with chocolate and pistachio flavours. At home it's easy with the sugar-free Dubai Chocolate syrup: pour 20 to 30 ml into your mug, add espresso and frothed milk, and finish with some chopped pistachios. For even more pistachio, combine it with Pistachio syrup.

The drink is inspired by 'Dubai chocolate', a chocolate bar filled with pistachio and crispy kataifi that became famous worldwide through social media. Coffee bars soon turned it into a latte.

What is a Dubai chocolate latte?

A Dubai chocolate latte is a latte with the flavours of the famous bar: chocolate and pistachio, often finished with chocolate sauce, chopped pistachios or a crunchy topping. There's no fixed recipe: every coffee bar has its own version.

Which syrup do you use for a Dubai chocolate latte?

You have two options:

• Dubai Chocolate syrup on its own: the easiest way. The name refers to the viral chocolate bar.
• Dubai Chocolate + Pistachio: use half of each (for example 15 ml + 15 ml) if you want a stronger pistachio note.

Both syrups are sugar-free and sweetened with sucralose.

How do you make a hot Dubai chocolate latte?

For a latte of about 300 ml:

• 20 to 30 ml Dubai Chocolate syrup (or 15 ml Dubai Chocolate + 15 ml Pistachio)
• 1 or 2 espressos
• 200 ml milk
• Optional: chopped pistachios, cocoa powder or a piece of chocolate

1. Pour the syrup into a large mug.
2. Add the espresso and stir well.
3. Froth the milk and pour it in.
4. Sprinkle chopped pistachios and a little cocoa over the foam.

The step-by-step recipe is also in our Dubai chocolate latte.

How do you make an iced Dubai chocolate latte?

1. Mix the syrup with the espresso in a glass.
2. Fill the glass with ice.
3. Pour in cold milk and stir.
4. Finish with cold foam and chopped pistachios.

Tip: want to recreate the crunch of the bar's kataifi? Briefly toast some kataifi (fine pastry threads) in a pan with a knob of butter and sprinkle it over your drink.

Can you make a Dubai chocolate drink without coffee?

Yes. Stir the syrup into hot chocolate, or into cold milk with ice, for a caffeine-free version. The chocolate-pistachio combination also works well in a milkshake with vanilla ice cream.

Which other flavours go with pistachio?

• White Chocolate Mocha with pistachio for a soft, creamy latte.
• Vanilla with pistachio for a classic, milder pairing.
• Also try our pistachio latte.

All dessert flavours are in the dessert syrups collection. No machine? Read Make a coffee-bar latte at home.

Frequently asked questions

Is the Dubai Chocolate syrup sugar-free?

Yes, it's sugar-free and sweetened with sucralose. Check the label for ingredients and allergens.

How much syrup do you use for a Dubai chocolate latte?

About 20 to 30 ml for a 300 ml latte. If you combine two syrups, use half of each.

Does the syrup contain real pistachios?

Please check the label on the bottle for the full ingredient list and allergen information.

Can I use the syrup in a frappé?

Yes. Blend espresso, syrup, milk and ice for a Dubai chocolate frappé.