Mexican Coffee
Mexican Coffee is the drink for you if you like a coffee with a little bite and a lot of flavor. It’s warm, sweet, and has a little bit of spiciness that makes each drink feel good and thrilling.
It’s fantastic for dessert or any time you want to treat yourself because it has the ideal mix of coffee, cinnamon, and a splash of Kahlúa.
Let’s do it!
Ingredients
- 1 cup of hot coffee that was just made
- 1 1/2 ounces of Kahlúa (or any other coffee liqueur)
- 1 tablespoon of brown sugar (or more or less to taste)
- Cream for topping
- Ground cinnamon (to sprinkle on top)
- Optional: a cinnamon stick for garnish
Equipment
cup: Any cup will do, although glass mugs look elegant.
Spoon (to mix)
Instructions
- Make one cup of fresh, hot coffee first.
- Add 1 1/2 ounces of Kahlúa to the mug, then stir in 1 tablespoon of brown sugar until it dissolves.
- Put a big swirl of whipped cream on top of the coffee.
- Add a cinnamon stick for decoration and sprinkle ground cinnamon on top. Enjoy right away!
Tips & Variations
- Use a dark roast coffee or a Mexican coffee brand like Café de Olla to give it a real Mexican taste.
- To keep your drink warm, heat up your mug with hot water before you make it.
- A sprinkle of cocoa powder on top with the cinnamon gives it a nice chocolatey taste.
- No Kahlua? Change it to tequila or rum and add a little vanilla extract to make it delicious.
- Want it without dairy? You can use coconut whipped cream or not at all.
- Add a little cayenne pepper or chili powder to the coffee for added flavor!
- You can make your coffee ahead of time and keep it in a thermos or heat it up when you’re ready to use it.
- Mexican Coffee is best when it’s fresh, but if you have some left over, put it in the fridge and heat it up later.
So there you have it: a Mexican coffee that is warm, spicy, and a little bit boozy. It’s great for any comfortable occasion. It’s tasty, sweet, and very simple to make. I’d love to hear how yours turned out. Did you put your own spin on it? Leave a comment below to let me know. Thanks! ☕✨