Oaxacan Coffee

Name: Oaxacan Coffee
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 1 drink
Cuisine: North America, Mexican
Ingredients: Hot water; 6 ounces brewed coffee; 1/2 ounce brown sugar simple syrup; 1-1/2 ounces mezcal; 3 drops mole bitters; Whipped cream, for topping; Sprinkle of cinnamon, for garnish

Total Time Prep: 10 min.

Yield 1 drink

Test Kitchen Approved

Fans of tequila, Scotch whisky or Irish coffee will smack their lips when you serve them a warm, mezcal-spiked Oaxacan coffee.

Ingredients

Hot water
6 ounces brewed coffee
1/2 ounce brown sugar simple syrup
1-1/2 ounces mezcal
3 drops mole bitters
Whipped cream, for topping
Sprinkle of cinnamon, for garnish

Directions

Fill an 8-ounce coffee mug with hot water. Let sit until warm; pour out the water. Immediately pour hot coffee into the warmed mug. Add simple syrup; stir to dissolve. Stir in mezcal and bitters. Top with a dollop of whipped cream; sprinkle with cinnamon. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

1 drink: 211 calories, 5g fat (3g saturated fat), 17mg cholesterol, 8mg sodium, 16g carbohydrate (15g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein.

Oaxacan coffee puts a south-of-the-border twist on a hot toddy by adding smoky agave-based mezcal to freshly brewed coffee, creating a memorable and enjoyable sipper for a chilly evening. This after-dinner coffee upgrade tastes particularly decadent with a floating dollop of cream.—Julie Laing, Bigfork, Montana

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