You could substitute the coffee with water. I enjoy the syrup with the addition of chocolate liqueur!
: phoebe's pure food
: dessert, beverage
Serves: 1 cup
Ingredients
¼ cup coffee
¼ cup water
½ cup plus 3 tablespoons sugar
⅓ cup cocoa powder
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
⅛ teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons chocolate liqueur (optional)
Instructions
In a small saucepan bring the coffee, water, and sugar to a boil. Reduce to low simmer. Whisk in the cocoa, vanilla, and salt. Continue whisking until the mixture reduces to ¾ cup about 10 minutes.
Remove from heat and add the chocolate liqueur or rum. Cool completely before using.
Recipe by phoebe's pure food at https://www.phoebespurefood.com/chocolate-java-syrup/