Mexican Coffee Cocktail Recipe

Mexican Coffee Cocktail

prep time
makes
1 cocktail

Part cocktail and part dessert, this drink recipe covers quite a few bases in one neat little package. Traditionally served tableside and lit on fire—we just want our booze and ice cream—no fire-laden baton toss necessary.

As much as we love the winter-savvy hot chocolate bar concept, where one can build their own mug of hot cocoa, the idea of building your own Mexican coffee complete with tequila resonates a little more after a long week of carting kids around to soccer practice.

Mexican Coffee Cocktail Recipe

what you'll need
  • 1 cup coffee, hot, strong, brewed
  • 1/2 oz tequila
  • 1/2 oz coffee liqueur
  • 1 - 2 scoops vanilla ice cream
  • optional garnish
  • 1 sprinkle cinnamon
  • whipped cream, dairy or dairy-free
  • hot fudge sauce
  • caramel syrup
Nutrition Facts
Mexican Coffee Cocktail Recipe
Amount Per Serving
Calories 464 Calories from Fat 153
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 17g 26%
Saturated Fat 11g 55%
Trans Fat 1g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g
Monounsaturated Fat 0.3g
Cholesterol 68mg 23%
Sodium 187mg 8%
Potassium 100mg 3%
Total Carbohydrates 59g 20%
Dietary Fiber 1g 4%
Sugars 51g
Protein 5g 10%
Vitamin A 11%
Vitamin C 3%
Calcium 17%
Iron 4%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
let's do it
  1. Add 1–2 heaping scoops of vanilla ice cream to a coffee cup. Add a shot of tequila and coffee-flavored liquor then pour in coffee.
  2. Top with whipped cream, then garnish with a sprinkle of cinnamon and drizzle with chocolate hot fudge sauce and caramel syrup. Serve immediately and enjoy!
One Last Thing

If you really want to get fancy, add chopped nuts, maraschino cherries and even flavored coffee syrup!

Mexican Coffee Cocktail Recipe