Mexican Coffee
ClassicHot coffee with tequila, coffee liqueur, and cream.
WinterCreamyWarmingAfter Dinner
5 minEasyBalanced
Hot coffee and sweet coffee liqueur with an agave edge from the tequila, softened by cool cream.
Ingredients
- 1 oz Tequila
- 1 oz Coffee Liqueur
- 4 oz Hot Coffee
- 1 oz Heavy Cream
- Whipped cream · optional garnish
Method
- 1
Warm the glass by filling it with hot water, then discard.
- 2
Add the tequila and coffee liqueur and stir to combine.
- 3
Top with hot coffee and stir gently.
- 4
Float lightly whipped heavy cream on top.
The Story
Mexican Coffee is a hot coffee cocktail in the Irish Coffee tradition, built on tequila and coffee liqueur. It is a common offering at Mexican restaurants and a popular after-dinner choice.
Glass · Irish coffee glassGarnish · Whipped cream