Mocha Mexican Coffee Drink
A potent coffee-chocolate drink with a hint of cinnamon, this could even serve as dessert after a filling Mexican meal, but it also may turn a simple brunch into a festive occasion.
Heading out the door? Read this article on the new Outside+ app available now on iOS devices for members! Download the app.
A potent coffee-chocolate drink with a hint of cinnamon, this could even serve as dessert after a filling Mexican meal, but it also may turn a simple brunch into a festive occasion.
Ingredients
- 1 cup strong, hot coffee
- 1 stick cinnamon
- 1 tsp. sugar, or to taste
- 1/2 cup whole milk, heated
- 2 Tbs. sweetened cocoa, preferably mocha-flavored
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
Preparation
Combine 1 cup coffee, stick cinnamon, sugar and hot milk in saucepan, and heat over medium heat. Stir in sweetened cocoa, and continue stirring and heating until very hot. Remove stick cinnamon.
Pour into mug, add stick cinnamon and set mug aside. Whip cream until stiff, and carefully spoon onto top of hot beverage. Dust with cinnamon, and serve.
Nutrition Information
- Calories 350
- Carbohydrate Content 29 g
- Cholesterol Content 90 mg
- Fat Content 24 g
- Fiber Content 1 g
- Protein Content 6 g
- Saturated Fat Content 15 g
- Sodium Content 160 mg
- Sugar Content 25 g