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The Cookout Mocha milkshake is the biggest cup on the Cook Out shake menu at 35.3 oz, and it carries the exact same label as the plain Hershey's Chocolate shake: 620 calories, 484 milligrams of sodium and 103 grams of sugar. It typically costs $3.99. Critics are divided, because it is a coffee shake that tastes like chocolate.
Why did a student test rank Mocha second and the food sites 25th?
| Source | Verdict |
|---|---|
| The Talon (2018) | 2nd of 43, behind only Peach Cobbler |
| cookoutmilkshakereviews.com | 15 of 17; a Starbucks Frappuccino hack for far less money, cordial and refined |
| Spoon University bracket | Judge favorite after round one |
| The Daily Meal | 25th of 41; more chocolate than the Cappuccino shake |
| Mashed | 25th; tastes more like mocha than coffee and is not quite balanced |
Mashed explained the gap. The shake tastes much more like mocha than coffee, which works for people who do not love coffee and disappoints those who do. The fan scorer wanted more chocolate and still gave it 15, calling it a Starbucks Frappuccino hack for far less money.
How thick is the Mocha shake?
Very. A 2015 review at On Second Scoop tried the Mocha at Cook Out locations in North Carolina and Georgia and found it extremely thick, an effort to get the first sip, and possibly the best milkshake consistency the reviewer had had. The flavor was mostly chocolate with a strong coffee note at the end, satisfying but not memorable.
How can Mocha have the same numbers as chocolate in a bigger cup?
The official guide lists identical nutrition for both shakes, and the only difference is the cup. Mocha is 35.3 oz and Hershey's Chocolate is 32.9 oz, a gap of 2.4 oz.
| Measure | Hershey's Chocolate | Mocha |
|---|---|---|
| Size | 32.9 oz | 35.3 oz |
| Calories | 620 | 620 |
| Sodium | 484 mg | 484 mg |
| Sugar | 103 g | 103 g |
| Protein | 16 g | 16 g |
That makes Mocha the better value per ounce at 17.6 calories each, against 18.8 for Hershey's Chocolate.
How do you get a stronger coffee flavor?
Mix it with Cappuccino. The Daily Meal found that combining the two gives a bolder coffee taste. Cook Out lets you blend two flavors in one cup.
Is the Cookout Mocha milkshake the best chocolate value?
Yes, when you want chocolate and the biggest cup available. For a stronger coffee flavor choose Cappuccino, or order a mix of the two.