Mexican Mocha

This Mexican Mocha recipe is cozy, chocolatey with a little kick of spiciness topped with a delicious vanilla cold foam. This is the perfect drink when you are craving a hot chocolate, but also want a caffeine boost.

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Prep Time 5

Cook Time 10

Total Time 15

Course Drinks

Cuisine Mexican

Servings

Equipment

Molinillo

Ingredients

¼ chocolate tablet * (I use Nestle Abuelita brand)
1 cup oatmilk (or milk of choice)
1 cinnamon stick (or ⅛ teaspoon cinnamon powder)
¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
⅛ teaspoon cayenne powder (optional)

Topping Suggestions

vanilla cold foam
or whipped cream (store bought or homemade)
chocolate shavings
cinnamon powder

Instructions

In a small saucepan over medium heat start by adding 1 cup of milk, a ¼ chocolate tablet, ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract, 1 cinnamon stick and a pinch of cayenne powder (if using). Stir frequently until the chocolate tablet has dissolved and simmer for 5 minutes.
Stir frequently until the chocolate tablet has dissolved and simmer for 5 minutes.
Remove from heat and discard the cinnamon stick (if using) and froth the chocolate mixture using a molinillo, whisk, or hand frother.
Brew your espresso and set aside
In a mug pour in espresso, chocolate mixture and give it a stir.
Top with vanilla cold foam or with whipped cream and sprinkle chocolate shavings on top and enjoy.

Notes

*Mexican chocolate tablets - I use the Nestle Abuelita brand, but if you don't have chocolate tablets on hand you can easily swap with unsweetened cocoa powder. Add one tablespoon of unsweetened cocoa powder, 2 teaspoons of sugar (plus more for extra sweetness) and mix with remaining ingredients until fully combined.