Mexican Coffee Cocktail

This 3-ingredient Mexican Coffee Cocktail is the perfect way to start (or end) your day! Made with a delicious combination of tequila, Kahlua, and freshly brewed coffee, it’s the perfect drink for coffee lovers and guaranteed to become your new favorite!

When it comes to coffee, I’m ALL IN. It’s the first thing I think about every morning, and an essential part of every day. And if I can have it in the form of a cocktail? Sign me up!

This Mexican Coffee Cocktail is my latest obsession… and once you try it, you’ll see why. Made with just 3 simple ingredients and topped with whipped cream and cinnamon, it’s a delicious treat that’s perfect for breakfast or dessert!

And the best part about it? It’s ready in the time it takes you to brew your coffee. No shaking or stirring required. Enjoy it as is or mix it up by adding your favorite flavors or toppings. Either way… if you’re a coffee lover like me… this is one cocktail you NEED in your life!

Ingredients

• 6 ounces freshly brewed coffee (I used a dark Sumatra)
• 1 ounce Kahlua
• 1/2 ounce tequila
• garnish: whipped cream, ground cinnamon & cinnamon stick

Instructions

1. Combine Kahlua and tequila in a mug. 
2. Add hot coffee and stir gently.
3. Garnish with whipped cream, cinnamon, and a cinnamon stick.
4. Enjoy!

Recipe variations

• Make it iced by using strongly brewed, cooled coffee and adding ice
• Add a splash of half & half or a scoop of ice cream
• Stir in some chocolate syrup
• Add 1 ounce of Baileys Irish Cream
• Top with chocolate whipped cream
• Use flavored coffee for a delicious twist

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Mexican Coffee

This 3-ingredient Mexican Coffee Cocktail is the perfect way to start (or end) your day! Made with a delicious combination of tequila, Kahlua, and freshly brewed coffee, it's the perfect drink for coffee lovers and guaranteed to become your new favorite!

Print Pin Rate

Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes

Total Time: 5 minutes minutes

Servings: 1

Calories: 166kcal

Author: Cathy Trochelman

Ingredients

• 6 ounces freshly brewed coffee I used a dark Sumatra
• 1 ounce Kahlua
• 1/2 ounce tequila
• garnish: whipped cream ground cinnamon & cinnamon stick

Instructions

1. Combine Kahlua and tequila in a mug. 
2. Add hot coffee and stir gently.
3. Garnish with whipped cream, cinnamon, and a cinnamon stick.

Notes

Recipe variations:

• Make it iced by using strongly brewed, cooled coffee and adding ice
• Add a splash of half & half or a scoop of ice cream
• Stir in some chocolate syrup
• Add 1 ounce of Baileys Irish Cream
• Top with chocolate whipped cream
• Use flavored coffee for a delicious twist

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 166kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 5mg | Sodium: 7mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 12g