Making a Caribou Turtle Mocha

This instructable gives directions on how to make a Caribou turtle mocha. I have worked in a Caribou Coffee shop for two and a half years.  A turtle mocha is one of our most popular drinks and easy to make.  I think it is important for a recipe for a specialty drink to be known, so that you do not need to spend a lot of money at a coffee shop when you can make it at home.  Someone who would want to make this should enjoy espresso, and be prepared to make a specialty drink.  It takes under 2 minutes.  

- Espresso Machine
- Espresso cups
- Milk
- Milk Pitcher
- Scoop
- Chocolate
- Carmel Syrup
- Whip Cream
- Snickers

For a small, use 2 scoops.  For a medium, use 3 scoops.  For a large, use 4 scoops.  You can use dark, milk, or white chocolate.  I chose to use white chocolate for this example because it is the most popular.  

Pour milk up to the appropriate line.

Steam to 160 degrees.  For extra hot drinks steam to 180 degrees.  For not-so-hot drinks, steam to 160 degrees and then add a little cold milk. 

The shots should take between 20-25 seconds to brew.

For a small, use 3 pumps.  For a medium, use 4 pumps.  For a large, use 5 pumps.

For a small and medium, use 2 shots of espresso.  For a large, use 3 shots of espresso.

Fill the cup, but leave about 1 inch room for whip cream.

This is necessary because otherwise the milk will dry to the wand.
Warning:   Be sure to use a towel when cleaning the steaming wand because it will be too hot for a bare hand to touch.  

Tip: Start applying whip near the rim, and move in circles toward the center.

Use only one scoop, otherwise it becomes too chunky.  

Apply carmel drizzle in three concentric circles.

You are done!  The turtle mocha is now ready for your enjoyment.  
Warning: It may be too hot to consume immediately, so leave a few minutes to cool.  If not, you may burn your tongue.