Mexican Coffee
A warming coffee cocktail blending tequila with Kahlua and fresh hot coffee, topped with whipped cream and cinnamon.
- 1 ozblanco tequila
- ½ ozkahlua
- 5 ozhot coffee(freshly brewed)
- 1 ozwhipped cream(for topping)
- 1Warm an Irish coffee glass by filling with hot water, then discard.
- 2Add tequila and Kahlua to the warmed glass.
- 3Pour in fresh hot coffee and stir gently.
- 4Top with a generous layer of whipped cream.
- 5Sprinkle ground cinnamon over the cream.
- 6Serve immediately while hot.
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Mexican Coffee is a twist on the classic Irish Coffee, substituting tequila for whiskey and adding Kahlua for extra coffee depth. This dessert cocktail became popular in Mexican restaurants and resorts, where it is often prepared tableside with dramatic flair.
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