7 Brew Tuxedo Mocha Recipe: Simple Homemade Copycat
This 7 Brew Tuxedo Mocha recipe shows you how to make the black and white chocolate mocha at home. The Tuxedo Mocha mixes dark chocolate and white chocolate with espresso and milk. The two chocolates look and taste like a fancy tuxedo, dark and light together. You need a few simple ingredients and about five minutes to make one.
In short
What Is in a 7 Brew Tuxedo Mocha?
Quick answer: The 7 Brew Tuxedo Mocha is a mocha made with espresso, milk, dark chocolate sauce and white chocolate sauce. It is on the 7 Classics menu.
| At a glance | |
|---|---|
| Flavors | Dark chocolate sauce and white chocolate sauce |
| Taste | Rich, chocolatey and creamy |
| Caffeine (7 Brew Large) | 240 – 357 mg |
| Calories (7 Brew Large) | About 400 – 450 (estimate) |
| Best time to drink | Afternoons or as a dessert coffee |
A tuxedo mocha is a classic coffee shop drink, and 7 Brew makes its own version. Dark chocolate gives it a rich, slightly bitter taste. White chocolate adds creamy sweetness and smooths out the edges. The mix is sweeter than a plain mocha but less heavy than a breve. A Large has about 240 to 357 mg of caffeine, like other 7 Classics coffee drinks.
The Tuxedo Mocha is perfect if you cannot choose between dark and white chocolate. It is also easy to make at home, since both sauces are common in stores. Use equal parts of each sauce for a balanced drink. If you like it richer, add a little more dark chocolate. If you like it sweeter, add more white chocolate.
Shopping list
Ingredients for the 7 Brew Tuxedo Mocha Recipe
Here is everything you need for this 7 Brew Tuxedo Mocha recipe. It makes one 16-ounce drink, which is close to a 7 Brew Small. Use coffee-shop style syrups and sauces, the same kind sold for lattes and Italian sodas. A pump from a store syrup bottle is about 1/4 ounce, and a tablespoon is about 1/2 ounce. Change the amounts after your first try to match your taste.
| Ingredient | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Espresso | 2 shots (2 oz) | Or 1/2 cup strong coffee |
| Dark chocolate sauce | 1/2 oz (1 tbsp) | Gives the rich, dark taste |
| White chocolate sauce | 1/2 oz (1 tbsp) | Adds creamy sweetness |
| Milk | 3/4 cup (6 oz) | 2% or whole milk |
| Ice | 1 to 1 1/2 cups | Crushed or nugget ice works best |
Tip: Warm both sauces in the microwave for 10 seconds. They pour and mix much more easily.
Method
How to Make a 7 Brew Tuxedo Mocha at Home
Coffee drinks at 7 Brew follow the same simple order. The flavors melt into hot espresso first, then the milk and ice go in. This keeps thick sauces from sinking to the bottom. Stir well before you taste it. The whole drink takes about five minutes.
1. Brew the espresso
Pull 2 shots of espresso or pour 1/2 cup of strong hot coffee into a cup.
2. Stir in the flavors
Add the dark chocolate sauce and white chocolate sauce and stir until smooth.
3. Add ice and milk
Fill a 16 oz cup with ice, pour in the coffee, then add the milk.
4. Finish it
Stir again and top with whipped cream or a drizzle if you like.
Mix the sauces into the espresso while it is hot, then add milk and ice. For a pretty look, drizzle dark chocolate inside the cup before you pour. Top with whipped cream and a little of both sauces. A hot Tuxedo Mocha is great after dinner. Use decaf espresso if you want it in the evening.
Avoid these
Common Mistakes When Making a Tuxedo Mocha
- Too much syrup: start small, because you can always add more.
- Warm ingredients: they melt the ice and water the drink down.
- Skipping the stir: syrup sinks, so the last sips taste too sweet.
- Wrong cup size: a 16 oz cup keeps the flavor balance right.
Love chocolate? Try our Brunette recipe, a mocha with hazelnut and caramel. For a lighter latte, see the Toasted Marshmallow Latte recipe. Every mocha on the menu is listed in our 7 Classics guide. You can find each sauce in our 7 Brew flavors list.
Mix it up
Tuxedo Mocha Recipe Variations
Once you know the basic 7 Brew Tuxedo Mocha recipe, you can change it in a few easy ways. Some twists cut the sugar, and some make it even more of a treat. Each one keeps the same dark chocolate sauce and white chocolate sauce taste. Try a new one each week until you find your favorite. You can also ask for most of these changes at the 7 Brew window.
| Variation | What to change | Good for |
|---|---|---|
| Hot version | Steam the milk and skip the ice | Cold mornings |
| Frozen (Chiller style) | Blend everything with 1 1/2 cups of ice | A dessert-like treat |
| Breve version | Use half-and-half instead of milk | A richer, creamier drink |
| Sugar-Free | Use sugar-free syrups | Less sugar |
| Dairy-free | Use oat or almond milk | No dairy |
At home vs drive-thru
Homemade vs Drive-Thru Tuxedo Mocha
A Medium Tuxedo Mocha at 7 Brew costs $6.00 to $6.50 in most towns. With this 7 Brew Tuxedo Mocha recipe, the same drink costs about $1.25 to $1.75 at home. That is a big savings if you drink it often. Homemade drinks also let you choose how sweet the drink is. Prices at the stand can change by location, so check the board when you order.
| Homemade (16 oz) | 7 Brew Large | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | About $1.25 – $1.75 | About $6.50 – $7.50 |
| Calories | About 300 – 360 | About 400 – 450 (estimate) |
| Caffeine | About 130 mg (2 shots) | 240 – 357 mg |
Coffee drinks with sauces and whipped cream can add up in sugar and calories. Think of this one as a treat. The FDA says most healthy adults should keep caffeine under about 400 mg a day. Two shots of espresso have about 130 mg. Our 7 Brew calories guide lists the numbers for every drive-thru drink.
FAQ
7 Brew Tuxedo Mocha FAQs
What is in a 7 Brew Tuxedo Mocha?
The 7 Brew Tuxedo Mocha is a mocha made with espresso, milk, dark chocolate sauce and white chocolate sauce. It is on the 7 Classics menu.
How many calories are in a 7 Brew Tuxedo Mocha?
A Large iced mocha has about 350 calories. The Tuxedo Mocha is about 400 to 450 with both sauces (our estimate).
Does the 7 Brew Tuxedo Mocha have caffeine?
Yes. 7 Classics coffee drinks have about 240 to 357 mg of caffeine in a Large.
Why is it called a Tuxedo Mocha?
The dark and white chocolate look like the black and white colors of a tuxedo.
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Sources and How We Checked
We built this recipe in October 2026 using the flavors listed on the official 7 Brew menu and the numbers in the official 7 Brew nutrition guide. This is a fan-made copycat recipe, not an official 7 Brew recipe. Photos are from Unsplash and are for illustration only.
Note: 7 Brew Menu is an independent fan guide. We are not owned by or connected to 7 Brew Coffee. Prices and drinks can change by location.
