What can I substitute for chocolate extract since cannot find it locally and am trying to make a Chocolate Mint Mousse?

There are many other types of chocolate extracts available, such as dark chocolate extract, milk chocolate extract, and white chocolate extract. You can use any of these extracts in place of chocolate extract in your recipe, but the flavor of the mousse will be slightly different.

2. Use a chocolate syrup or cocoa powder:

You can also use a chocolate syrup or cocoa powder in place of chocolate extract in your recipe. To use a chocolate syrup, simply add it to the wet ingredients in your recipe along with the other extracts. To use cocoa powder, whisk it together with the dry ingredients in your recipe before adding the wet ingredients.

3. Make your own chocolate extract:

If you can't find any chocolate extract and don't want to use a substitute, you can also make your own. To do this, simply combine 1 cup of cocoa powder with 1 cup of vodka in a sealable container. Shake the container vigorously to combine the ingredients, then let the mixture sit for at least 24 hours. After 24 hours, strain the mixture through a cheesecloth-lined sieve to remove any solids. The resulting liquid is your homemade chocolate extract.

Remember, if using a substitute, you may need to adjust the amount used to achieve the desired chocolate flavor.