Description
This Iced Mexican Coffee recipe offers a refreshing and bold beverage combining strong brewed coffee with warm spices like cinnamon and a touch of cayenne pepper, served chilled over ice and topped with creamy whipped cream and chocolate shavings for an indulgent twist.
Ingredients
Scale
Coffee Base
- 1 cup brewed coffee (strong and bold)
Spiced Milk Mixture
- 1/2 cup milk (any kind—dairy or plant-based)
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar (or sweetener of choice)
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- A pinch of cayenne pepper (optional but highly recommended!)
Assembly
- Ice cubes
- Whipped cream (optional but amazing)
- Chocolate shavings or cocoa powder (for extra flair)
Instructions
- Brew the Coffee: Prepare a strong cup of coffee using your preferred method. For the best flavor, use freshly ground beans. Allow the coffee to cool to room temperature, or chill it in the refrigerator to speed up the process.
- Mix the Magic: In a mixing glass or large cup, combine the cooled coffee, milk, brown sugar, cinnamon, vanilla extract, and cayenne pepper (if using). Stir thoroughly until the sugar and spices are fully dissolved and the mixture is smooth and well blended.
- Ice, Ice, Baby: Fill a tall glass to the brim with ice cubes. Pour the spiced coffee mixture over the ice, instantly chilling the drink as it mingles with the cubes.
- Top It Off: For a café-worthy finish, add a generous swirl of whipped cream on top of the iced coffee. Sprinkle chocolate shavings or dust with cocoa powder to add extra flavor and decorative flair.
- Sip & Enjoy: Stir gently if you prefer to integrate the whipped cream with the coffee, then sit back and enjoy the cool, sweet, and subtly spicy flavors in every refreshing sip!
Notes
- Use freshly brewed strong coffee for the best flavor impact.
- Adjust sweetness to your taste by varying the amount or type of sweetener.
- The pinch of cayenne pepper adds a subtle heat that balances the sweetness and enhances the coffee’s depth, but it can be omitted if you prefer.
- Dairy milk can be substituted with any plant-based milk such as almond, oat, or soy milk for a vegan option.
- Prepare the coffee ahead of time and chill to save time.
- For a less sweet version, reduce the brown sugar accordingly.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mexican
