Description
Rich, comforting Mexican coffee with chocolate, cinnamon, and a hint of spice. Perfect for chilly days.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup freshly brewed strong coffee (Mexican coffee beans preferred)
- 1 ounce Mexican chocolate, chopped (Ibarra or Abuelita brands)
- 1/4 cup whole milk (or milk alternative)
- 1 tablespoon piloncillo sugar, grated (or brown sugar)
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Pinch of ground cloves
- Pinch of cayenne pepper (optional)
- Whipped cream, for topping (optional)
- Cinnamon stick, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Brew Coffee: Brew a cup of strong coffee. Mexican coffee beans are recommended, but any dark roast will work.
- Combine Ingredients: In a small saucepan, combine chopped Mexican chocolate, milk, piloncillo sugar (or brown sugar), ground cinnamon, ground cloves, and cayenne pepper (if using).
- Heat and Whisk: Place the saucepan over medium-low heat. Whisk constantly until the chocolate is completely melted and the sugar is dissolved. Do not boil. (5-7 minutes)
- Incorporate Coffee: Slowly pour in the freshly brewed coffee while continuing to whisk.
- Simmer: Reduce the heat to low and let the coffee simmer gently for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Do not boil.
- Pour into Mugs: Carefully pour the Mexican coffee into mugs.
- Top (Optional): Top with whipped cream.
- Garnish (Optional): Garnish with a cinnamon stick.
- Serve: Serve immediately.
Notes
- Adjust sweetness by adding more or less piloncillo or brown sugar.
- Increase cayenne pepper for a spicier coffee. Experiment with nutmeg or allspice.
- Use almond milk, soy milk, or oat milk as a milk alternative.
- Add a teaspoon of vanilla extract for added flavor.
- For iced coffee, let the coffee cool completely and then pour it over ice.
- Experiment with different types of chocolate, such as dark chocolate or milk chocolate.
- For an adult version, add a shot of tequila or Kahlua to each mug.
- Use a frother after you have combined all the ingredients to create a foamy top without whipped cream.
- Prep Time: 2 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes