Want a little tequila in your cuppa Joe? Hey — we totally get it. We think booze goes great with coffee, which is why we love this sweet and rich hot Mexican coffee cocktail so darn much.
Recipe for a Mexican Coffee
If you can pour things into other things, then you're going to knock this drink out of the park. It's that easy to make.
Ingredients
- 1 ounce coffee liqueur
- ½ ounce tequila
- Hot coffee to top off
- Whipped cream, ground cinnamon, and cinnamon stick for garnish
Instructions
- Warm a mug by filling with hot water.
- After the mug is warm to touch, pour out the water.
- In the warm mug, add coffee liqueur and tequila.
- Top off with hot coffee.
- Carefully stir to mix.
- Garnish with whipped cream, ground cinnamon, and whole cinnamon stick.
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Variations of the Mexican Coffee Cocktail
Like any coffee cocktail, you can play the role of a scientist as you experiment with different ingredients.
- Use a reposado tequila for more of a caramel flavor that'll be a touch sweeter than silver or blanco tequila.
- Do you want your Mexican coffee to have something with a little bit more depth and complexity? Go ahead and welcome mezcal to the party instead of tequila for a delightfully smokey coffee.
- Add a touch of nutty flavor to your coffee using a half ounce of hazelnut or almond liqueur, or go sweet with caramel or chocolate liqueur.
- Easily sweeten your coffee with a splash or two of simple syrup.
- Make your coffee on the creamy side by adding traditional coffee creamer or a splash of Irish cream.
Garnishes
A Mexican coffee cocktail looks fabulous with a grand garnish or one that's quite simple.
- Sweeten up your garnish with some chocolate. Swirl chocolate syrup down the inside before adding your ingredients, or sprinkle grated chocolate or chocolate shavings on top of the whipped cream.
- Garnish with three whole coffee beans with whipped cream.
- Skip the whipped cream, using only grated cinnamon or nutmeg.
- Float heavy cream on top of the coffee by pouring it slowly down the back of a spoon.
- Make your own foam by adding hot coffee to a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake vigorously for approximately three to four minutes, then spoon on top of your cocktail.
A Little Tequila in the Morning
Don't let peer pressure keep you from enjoying a little tequila in the morning, or, more specifically, in your morning coffee. At first glance, it may seem a little questionable (how does tequila even taste with coffee?!). But after that first sip hits your soul, you'll find yourself fully converted to a Mexican coffee fan.
