Café Mexicano (Mexican Coffee)

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Have you made this?

By Vickie Parks
@Northwestgal

Traditionally this is made with a flambé finish. But I don't always have the patience (or torch or lighters) to flambé it in the end. But the flambé finish really does add a nice touch to this drink, if you're so inclined.

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Serves:

Prep:

5 Min

Cook:

5 Min

Method:

No-Cook or Other

Ingredients

1 Tbsp: granulated sugar
: water (for moistening glass rim)
1 oz: tequila blanco
1/2 oz: coffee liqueur (kahlua or similar)
6 oz: strong, fresh brewed black coffee
1 scoop(s): whipped cream (from the can or tub container)
1 dash(es): ground cinnamon

How to Make Café Mexicano (Mexican Coffee)

Step-by-Step

1Dip rim of a hot-beverage mug (like an Irish Coffee mug) in water, then dip in sugar to coat the rim. Put the glass over a flame for several seconds to caramelize the sugar.
2Add tequila and coffee liqueur to mug, and if desired flambé momentarily with a torch.
3Add strong, hot coffee to the mug. Top with a dollop of whipped cream, and dust with ground cinnamon. Serve hot.

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