Hot Drink
Mexican Coffee
How to make a Mexican Coffee - a hot coffee cocktail with tequila, coffee liqueur and a cream topping. A warming classic for cold evenings.
6 minPrep time
easyDifficulty
Coffee glassGlass
1Serving(s)
The Mexican Coffee is the agave sister of the Irish Coffee: hot coffee meets tequila, coffee liqueur and an airy cream topping. The spicy notes of the tequila combine with coffee and chocolate into a warming treat. Ideal as a digestif on cool evenings.
Instructions
- Preheat a heatproof glass with hot water and empty it again.
- Add tequila and coffee liqueur to the glass.
- Top up with hot coffee and stir briefly.
- Add a topping of whipped cream.
- Sprinkle with grated chocolate and serve.
Garnish: Cream topping with chocolate shavings
Pro tip: A Reposado tequila brings gentle vanilla and wood notes that harmonize wonderfully with coffee and chocolate.
Frequently asked questions
What sets Mexican Coffee apart from Irish Coffee?
Instead of whiskey, tequila goes in the glass, which gives the drink a spicy agave note instead of the malty one of the original.
Which tequila works best?
An aged Reposado or Añejo works best, as its soft aromas combine well with the coffee.
Can I replace the coffee liqueur?
Yes, alternatively a chocolate or cocoa liqueur also works if you prefer a sweeter variant.
Ingredients
- Tequila (Reposado)3 cl
- Coffee liqueur (Kahlúa)2 cl
- Hot coffee12 cl
- Whipped cream2 cl
- Grated chocolate1 pinch
