Mexican Coffee - Tequila, Kahlúa & Cinnamon Hot Coffee

Mexican Coffee is a hot coffee cocktail built from Black Coffee, Tequila Blanco, Kahlúa®, Brown Sugar, Whipped Cream, and Cinnamon. The revised one-ounce coffee-liqueur measure keeps the six-ounce coffee base recognizable while tequila contributes clean agave character.

What You'll Need

Ingredients

• Black Coffee - provides the hot roasted base.
• Tequila Blanco - adds clean agave and peppery spirit character.
• Kahlúa® - contributes coffee sweetness and depth.
• Brown Sugar - rounds the bitterness.
• Whipped Cream - softens the finish.
• Cinnamon - adds warm aroma.

Equipment

• Irish Coffee Cup
• Bar spoon

Coffee and Agave Stay Visible

Using one ounce each of tequila and Kahlúa against six ounces of coffee keeps the drink balanced. Brown Sugar can be adjusted to taste because the liqueur already contributes sweetness.

Substitutions & Variations

• Use reposado tequila for gentle oak and vanilla.
• Replace Kahlúa with another coffee liqueur.
• Reduce or omit the Brown Sugar for a drier cup.
• Express orange peel over the cream for a citrus accent.

Helpful Tips

• Preheat the Irish Coffee Cup.
• Use freshly brewed coffee.
• Dissolve the Brown Sugar before adding the cream.
• Add the Whipped Cream just before serving.