Mexican Coffee

Indulge in this flavorful drink from our neighbors to the south that pairs robust coffee with chocolate, spice, citrus and vanilla. It's magic in a cup.

Ingredients

1 ounce coarsely ground coffee 2 cups water 2 ounces semisweet chocolate 1/2 cup milk 1-2 ounces dark brown sugar 1 cinnamon stick 1 orange rind 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract Cream

Method Using your preferred method, brew the coffee and water. Refer to our Brew Guides page for instructions, if needed. Meanwhile, place the cinnamon stick, orange peel, milk and chocolate in a saucepan. Heat gently, stirring frequently, about 10-15 minutes for the sugar and chocolate to melt. Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the brewed coffee and vanilla. Remove the cinnamon and orange peel and pour the coffee into cups. Top with cream if you'd like.