Mexican Coffee
Tequila and coffee liqueur in hot coffee under cream.
Served hot · Heatproof glass · Easy · about 4 minutes · about 8% ABV
Ingredients
- 30 ml Tequila (blanco)
- 15 ml Coffee liqueur
- 120 ml Hot coffee
- 30 ml Thickened cream
- Grated cinnamon (garnish)
Method
- Warm the glass
- Pour 30 ml tequila (blanco) into the glass
- Pour 15 ml coffee liqueur into the glass
- Pour 120 ml hot coffee into the glass
- Float 30 ml thickened cream on top
- Garnish
About the Mexican Coffee
The coffee family. Coffee and spirits have long been paired across Europe, from the Spanish carajillo to the Italian caffè corretto. Irish Coffee was created at Foynes in Ireland in the early 1940s, and the Espresso Martini in London in the 1980s. These drinks belong to the after-dinner tradition.
Mexican Coffee FAQ
What's in a Mexican Coffee?
30 ml tequila (blanco), 15 ml coffee liqueur, 120 ml hot coffee, 30 ml thickened cream, garnished with grated cinnamon.
How strong is a Mexican Coffee?
About 8% ABV once mixed with ice, which is 1.2 Australian standard drinks per serve. That is about as strong as a glass of wine or lighter.
Should I shake or stir a Mexican Coffee?
Neither. Build it in a warm glass and stir until any sugar dissolves.
What glass do you serve a Mexican Coffee in?
A heatproof glass, about 250 ml. Warm the glass first. No heatproof glass? Use a coffee mug.
