A mocha, short for mocha latte or café mocha, is an espresso-based drink flavored with chocolate. A standard mocha drink is made up of one-third espresso, two-thirds steamed milk and a tablespoon or two of mocha syrup. A peppermint mocha contains peppermint syrup and whipped cream as well. Mocha isn’t a chocolate drink, it’s an espresso drink enhanced with chocolate.