Mexican Coffee Recipe
Written by Brew this delightful Mexican Coffee recipe to warm up your winter! It's a heart-warming drink with Tequila, Coffee, and cinnamon.
Prep time: 1 minute
Mixing time: 1 minute
Servings: 1
Calories: 216
Ingredients
- 1 oz Tequila
- ½ oz Kahlua
- 5 oz hot coffee
- 1 oz heavy cream
- Cinnamon and brown sugar - for garnish, optional
Equipment
- Irish Coffee Glass or Mug
- Measuring Jigger
- Spoon
Instructions
- Prep Glass: Warm your Irish coffee glass or mug with hot water. Leave it for approximately 1 minute and then discard it.
- Add Kahlua: Measure and pour ½ oz Kahlua into the glass.
- Add Tequila: Pour 1 oz Tequila into the glass.
- Add Coffee: Fill the rest of the glass with approx. 5 oz hot coffee leaving some room for the cream.
- Whip and Float Cream: Lightly whip 1 oz heavy cream until it thickens slightly (you can do that using a shaker as well). Then, gently float the whipped cream on the coffee by pouring it over the back of a spoon.
- Garnish: Sprinkle cinnamon and brown sugar over the whipped cream for garnish (optional).
Notes
Substitutes:
- Tequila: If you don't have Tequila, you can use rum or brandy as a substitute. Both will give a different flavor profile but still work well with the Coffee and Kahlua.
- Kahlua: If you're out of Kahlua, try using another coffee or even chocolate liqueur for a different twist.
- Coffee: Any type of coffee works in this recipe, so feel free to use your favorite blend or decaf.
Making a Batch of Mexican Coffee:
- Scale: To make a batch that serves 8, multiply all the ingredients by 8. That would be 8 oz of Tequila, 4 oz of Kahlua, and 48 oz of hot Coffee.
- Mix: In a large heat-proof recipient, combine the Tequila, Kahlua, and hot Coffee. Stir well.
- Prep the cream: Using a whisk or a milk frother, and whip the heavy cream until aerated.
- Serve: Pour the mixture into individual pre-warmed Irish coffee glasses or mugs, top with the whipped heavy cream, sprinkle with cinnamon and brown sugar, and serve immediately.
Making it Non-Alcoholic:
- Tequila Substitute: Use a non-alcoholic tequila substitute; these are available and can mimic the flavor of Tequila.
- Kahlua Substitute: Opt for a non-alcoholic coffee-flavored syrup. You can find these in most grocery stores or online. For a version that’s lighter on the coffee taste, you can also use agave syrup as a sweetener.
- Proceed As Usual: Use these non-alcoholic substitutes instead of the regular ingredients, follow the original steps, and enjoy a non-alcoholic version.
Making it Vegan:
- Whipped Cream Substitute: Use a vegan substitute from coconut or other plant-based milk. These are widely available in grocery stores or can be made at home.
- Kahlua: Although it doesn’t explicitly contain any ingredients of animal origin, the official website for Kahlua states that the liqueur is not vegan-friendly. It seems that the sugar used in the liqueur is of non-organic origin and may have been produced using a bone char filtration process. Look for a certified vegan-friendly, maybe organic coffee liqueur to make a fully vegan Mexican coffee.
- Proceed As Usual: Use this vegan substitute instead of regular whipped cream, follow the original steps, and enjoy a vegan version of Mexican Coffee.