Last week we traveled to Santa Fe and now we’re headed to Cabo San Lucas. Maybe it’s the early snow in Colorado and the cold it came in on that has me dreaming of warm locales. Besides, a friend of mine recently visited Cabo and came back insisting that I come up with a recipe for Mexican coffee. I thought of my Aunt Maria and the Mexican hot chocolate she would make for me; the real stuff. Maria was from Mexico, having met my uncle when he went on a photography assignment to Mexico. He went with a camera and came back with a bride and her young daughter Esmerelda. How I wish she were still alive; to see me change from turning my nose up at her food to learning how to prepare it now for my own friends and family.
A quick search did set me straight…this cocktail is just vaguely similar to Mexican hot chocolate. Very vaguely. The chocolate is Kahlua, there is a dusting of cinnamon but beyond that? One is a child’s treat and the other is most certainly an adult one.
I could not imagine tequila in coffee…and now? It’s a blend of coffee, coffee liqueur, creamy ice cream and a bite from the tequila. You must try it!
I decided to not risk burning down my home; even though I will occasionally flame dishes, this was not outside but in my dining room filled with props, napkins, placemats and more. Instead I located a video to give you a look at the real deal; a spectacle when made in Cabo. Here? Just a very warming cocktail.
I better get this post done; my ‘test’ cocktail is sitting right here with me and I fear soon you will have nothing but jibberish to read. Cheers!
Great coffee drink with an extra touch of heat from Tequila!
Ingredients
- 2 teaspoons sugar, divided
- 3 ounces tequila, divided
- 3 ounces coffee liqueur (I used Kahlua)
- Ground cinnamon, to dust
- 2 cups prepared coffee, divided
- 2 scoops vanilla ice cream, dividedPour some coffee onto a saucer, do the same with the sugar on another plate.
Preparation
- Dip the rim of your glasses into the coffee and then into the sugar to coat the rim.
- Using a kitchen torch or a lighter, caramelize the sugar on the rim.
- Add 1 1/2 ozs of both the tequila and the coffee liqueur to each glass.
- Dust the Kahlua/tequila mixture with cinnamon, add 1 cup of hot coffee and finish each glass with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
- Dust the ice cream with a shake of cinnamon
Notes
I did not flame the mixture of tequila and Kahlua; as dramatic as it is in the video...it tastes great without and my house is still standing.
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How good does this drink sound right about now?!?! And so easy to make!
Maureen Most Recent Post: Love Week 2012
Make it! I had a friend who had it and I agreed to make it for her. I thought it sounded OK but I was not prepared for how much I loved it. That bite from tequila is just the BEST to keep it from being way too sweet. Hope you enjoy.
Darn – I want one of these right now! However, it’s not even noon and I still have work to do – darn, darn, darn! Definitely has been bookmarked so I can find it this weekend. Gotta have one!
mjskit Most Recent Post: Huevos Rancheros
I was not quite prepared for how much I loved this drink. That tequila is sly and just adds a nice, pleasant kick. Did you do it. Can I…it’s only breakfast time here right now!
Hmmmm what it be wrong to make this as my MORNING coffee? ;)
Maris Callahan Most Recent Post: Quick Cranberry Applesauce
I hear that a lot. Great morning coffee if you ask me. If you have no other plans for the day. :)
Glad to hear you didn’t burn the house down. I need one of these. Probably not just yet, though…
Donna Most Recent Post: Home Made Mustard
No, burning the house down would not be good. If I hadn’t been so tired I might have tried it…but let’s all be glad I didn’t!
I just recently tried Kahlua and I realize I’ve been living under a rock! This looks fantastic and I can’t wait to try it!
Miss @ Miss in the Kitchen Most Recent Post: Quick Bacon & Smoked Gouda Rolls
Next? I’m making my own Kahlua. Pretty easy too. But back to this drink: I LOVED it…sweet and that heat from tequila. SO good.
As soon as I get some coffee in the house I’m making this. I love dessert cocktails but usually skip them in favor of regular dessert. I think I’ll have to rectify that.
Megan Most Recent Post: Persimmon Sweet Potato Soup
Kahlua I knew before I knew any other liquors so it holds s entimental value. I also love any dessert made with kahlua and it somehow reminds me of a spiked tiramisu. Love your travels through cocktails.
foodwanderings Most Recent Post: Thenga Manga Pattani Sundal. White peas sautéed with green mango and coconut a guest post by Veggie Belly
I think I did too Shulie…doesn’t everyone love Kahlua? As chilly as it is today, wish I was doing real travels to those warm locales!
Wow!!! OMG I want one of these! This is not a drink….this is dessert! And come on, Barb, do the flame thing for me! Scrumptious. And what a romantic story! Love this post and love this drink (for the non-drinker that I am!)!
Jamie Most Recent Post: FROM PLATE TO PAGE TUSCANY
I want to do the flame thing but add to it that it was late and I was so tired…I just took the chicken route for fear of blowing up my house. Next time, promise.
Yum :) I think I need to start celebrating Happy Hour Friday!
Shelby Most Recent Post: Wordless Wednesday-Kitty Girl
Yes…join us. Like we need an excuse for a cocktail, right?
Great cocktail. I can’t believe I watched the entire video, too. Thanks for posting it…now if only I can find a bartender to play with fire while making Mexican coffee!
Sherry Laskin Most Recent Post: Windstar Cruises welcomes winemaker Chris Figgins on Caribbean sailing
I hope you are actually using a Mexican grown coffee! While not as robust as its higher elevation cousins, Mexico does actually grow a very nice coffee and some at over 4000 feet!
http://toydogcoffee.com/collections/single-origin-coffees/products/mexico-spirit-of-the-aztec-coffee
I’m using my regular coffee which may or may not be from Mexico. How would I know?
The drink looks amazing. Elegant and beautiful.
It was both and tasted divine to boot. A keeper for sure!
This looks beyond amazing
Alison @ Ingredients, Inc. Most Recent Post: Fashion Friday: Give ‘Em the Boot
It is. So good and really the hardest part is the rimmed edge and it’s not even hard; just takes a bit of time to get the sugar just caramelized. Which you smell in every sip. Perfect.
Now you won’t want to have your coffee any other way! Cheers to a warm and sunny time in Cabo :)
Priscilla – She’s Cookin’ Most Recent Post: Mi Casa; a Family Favorite
So true…but I fear starting each morning like this might be a problem? Maybe? NO?
We love torching food at our house, so I may take the risk and flame one of these soon! This sounds like an incredibly tasty drink and perfect for those chilly nights in your neck of the woods and soon to be my part of the country. Have a nice weekend!
Bunkycooks Most Recent Post: Smoky Lentil Soup
I made a quick attempt but think what I would do next time? Warm the tequila and Kahlua; my other flaming dishes call for that. But I was super tired and did not want to lose my home in the effort and it really was amazing even without.
Oooh! How divine! I adore coffee drinks and Kahlua is my favorite mix-in. I know how you feel about your Aunt Maria. There are several women in my family that I would give anything to cook with once again. Just imagine how great it would be if they had written a blog. Maybe someday our children will use ours for needed reference and comfort. I hope.
Karen Harris Most Recent Post: Celebrating Three Years and One Hundred Posts with Star Olive Oil Ice Cream and Salted Caramel Sauce
That’s what I hope too Karen. And there just might me Mexican coffee on the menu tonight!
A trip to Cabo just to witness this bartender in action would be worth the airfare! Great looking and sounding cocktail and I like that you used Kahlua. Love that stuff!
Paula Most Recent Post: Cookies for Some Lovely Snowbirds
Let’s go…I’m cold and could probably be persuaded pretty easily. Warmer climate and more tequila please. :)
YUM! This sounds so tasty right about now. I have a feeling my pumpkin empanada would taste yummier with your Mexican Coffee versus the boring cup of Joe I’m drinking right now. Oh and I love the video — Extraño mexico. Salud!
Yvette ~ Muy Bueno Most Recent Post: Pan de Muerto (Bread of the Dead)
Yes, the video was a plus..I was not going to attempt to recreate this in my home with their drama!
yummy !! i love coffee based drinks….ice cream makes everything better :-)
a spoonful of yumm Most Recent Post: { Sippity Sip Fridays } Dreamy Fruit Smoothie
Hehe…so very true. It was like after dinner coffee dessert with a kick.
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