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Mexican Coffee

Mexican Coffee: Cozy Up with This Rich, Boozy Delight

Experience the warm embrace of Mexican coffee, a cozy drink featuring flavors of coffee, cinnamon, and a touch of tequila for the perfect mood boost.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 cups
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Coffee Base
  • 0.5 cup Ground Coffee Use regular or decaf
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon Adjust to taste
  • 5 cups Water For brewing coffee
For the Creamy Mixture
  • 1 cup Milk Whole or 2% milk
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream Can substitute with half-and-half
  • 2 tablespoons Chocolate Syrup Can substitute with cocoa powder mixed with sugar
  • 2 tablespoons Brown Sugar Adjust to taste
For the Boozy Kick
  • 0.25 cup Kahlua Can omit for non-alcoholic version
  • 2 ounces Tequila Optional, can replace with more Kahlua
For the Finishing Touches
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Pure vanilla for best flavor
  • Whipped Cream For garnish
  • Chocolate Shavings For garnish
  • Ground Cinnamon For garnish

Equipment

  • coffee maker
  • medium saucepan
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Whisk
  • measuring cups
  • measuring spoons

Method
 

Brew Coffee
  1. Combine ground coffee and ground cinnamon in your coffee filter basket. Pour water into your coffee maker and brew as usual.
Prepare Cream Mixture
  1. Whisk together milk, heavy cream, chocolate syrup, and brown sugar in a medium saucepan. Heat over low until simmering, about 5 minutes.
Combine Ingredients
  1. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together brewed coffee, Kahlua, tequila, and vanilla extract until combined.
Serve Your Coffee
  1. Pour the mixture into cups, top with whipped cream, ground cinnamon, and chocolate shavings. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 4gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 35mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

For best flavor, use high-quality coffee and adjust sweetness to personal preference. Serve fresh or refrigerate leftovers responsibly.

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