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Mexican Mocha

December 1, 2016 by Debi 37 Comments

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Is there anything more comforting during the cold dark winter months than a warm cup of hot chocolate, or better yet, a Mexican Mocha! You’ll love this warm and cozy drink!

I love a good cup of coffee, and if we can kick that up a notch or two with some Mexican flavors, and toss that all together to get a lovely warm cup of Mexican Mocha goodness, I’m all over that.

Looking for other great warming drinks? Try my Cinnamon Sore Throat Tea to help you feel better. And a traditional Mexican Coffee will warm you up.

Two cups of Mexican Hot Chocolate with a blue napkin and a blue saucer under them, a spoon, cinnamon sticks, and pine branches around.

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Mexican Mocha - thick, rich, healthy, and perfect for the cold winter months

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There are some amazing ones here, so be sure to scroll down and take a look at all the rich yummies that are being shared.

When I started to think about making this chocolate recipe I couldn’t decide what to make. First I thought about a cookie, which seems classic enough. But, we’ve had quite a bit of desserts around here lately.

Then I thought of making a savory recipe, think mole. But, I want to test out my mole idea a few times so that I know it’s really good.

Then I thought about warm and cozy hot chocolate. And, well, you know I love Mexican flavors, so this amazingly tasty Mexican Mocha was born.

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Mexican Mocha - thick, rich, healthy, and perfect for the cold winter months

How sweet do you like it?

This Mexican Mocha is a thick rich warm cup of chocolate goodness.

Not too sweet. No sweetener needed in this for me. And really yummy. I like that it’s pretty healthy too. The coconut milk is lovely.

If you like your drinks on the sweeter side, I suggest adding a little honey or maple syrup to the scalding milk; that’ll brighten up the sweetness and add a nice flavor to the drink.

Mexican Mocha - thick, rich, healthy, and perfect for the cold winter months

Mexican chocolate

I bought the Mexican chocolate at a little gourmet shop near me. Keep an eye out at different places, and you might find some as well.

If you’d like to (affiliate link) purchase some online, they carry it on Amazon. Or, you can use any dark chocolate instead of Mexican chocolate.

I’ll be sitting around the Christmas tree sipping this Mexican Mocha and wrapping Christmas presents all holiday season long.

This Mexican Mocha will be great all winter long too, long after the holidays have rung their final bell.

Mexican Mocha - thick, rich, healthy, and perfect for the cold winter months

Looking for other tasty beverages to keep you warm?

You’ll want to try these drinks!

Single Serving Hot Cocoa, Hot Toddy, and Honey Lemon Cold & Flu Remedy Drink.

Two cups of hot cocoa.

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Recipe

Mexican Mocha

Debi
I love a good cup of coffee, and if we can kick that up a notch or two with some Mexican flavors, and toss that all together to get a lovely warm cup of Mexican Mocha goodness, I’m all over that.
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Prep Time 5 minutes mins
Cook Time 5 minutes mins
Total Time 10 minutes mins
Course Drinks
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 2 servings
Calories 363 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 ounce Mexican chocolate or dark chocolate chopped
  • 1 cup canned coconut milk
  • ½ cup strong brewed coffee
  • ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • pinch cayenne pepper

Instructions
 

  • In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine chopped chocolate and coconut milk. Stir to combine as you bring the milk to a light simmer. Remove from heat once all the chocolate has melted, and stir in the coffee, cinnamon, vanilla extract, and cayenne. Pour into cups and enjoy.

Nutrition

Calories: 363kcalCarbohydrates: 13gProtein: 3gFat: 34gSaturated Fat: 28gSodium: 22mgPotassium: 445mgFiber: 4gSugar: 7gVitamin C: 3.4mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 3.7mg

Nutritional information is based on third-party calculations, and should be considered estimates. Actual nutritional content will vary based on brands used, measuring methods, portion sizes, and more.

Keyword hot chocolate, mocha
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Filed Under: Beverages, Breakfast, Gluten-free, Mexican Food, Vegan Tagged With: Beverages, Breakfast, chocolate, Cooking, Food, Mexican, recipe, vegan, vegetarian

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  1. Debra C.

    December 11, 2016 at 10:28 am

    5 stars
    It’s not cold here today but that didn’t stop me, I love this drink! Easy to make too. I just used regular chocolate because I didn’t have Mexican choc.

  2. justine

    December 11, 2016 at 3:21 pm

    5 stars
    I wanna dive in and swim around in this yumminess! It’s cold here in NY. And these warming spices make this the best!

  3. Jennifer A Stewart

    December 12, 2016 at 6:15 am

    5 stars
    I’m a sucker for a little kick in my hot cocoa but never tried it with cinnamon! This is will be perfect for snuggling with the kids watching Christmas movies!

  4. heatherwnac

    December 12, 2016 at 7:34 am

    5 stars
    I LOVE this – I made it for my husband he gobbled this up. Mexican hot Cocoa is my fav 😉

  5. Julie

    December 12, 2016 at 10:03 am

    5 stars
    This is so rich and creamy!

  6. michaela403

    December 12, 2016 at 3:59 pm

    5 stars
    Love me some Mexican chocolate!! This is so comforting and warm!

  7. Frank

    February 12, 2020 at 11:32 am

    5 stars
    As usual, epic content. Mexican food is my favorite, and I love this Mocha. It’s easy to make and always delicious. I love it in the winter when it’s cold out and I come home to this cuppa!

  8. Jessica

    October 24, 2022 at 5:46 am

    5 stars
    10, this is a yes

  9. Amy Nash

    January 8, 2024 at 12:52 pm

    5 stars
    So warming and delicious! I love the little kick from the spices!

  10. Ellen

    January 8, 2024 at 2:47 pm

    5 stars
    My new favorite way to enjoy coffee. It’s heaven in a cup!

  11. Jules

    January 8, 2024 at 6:49 pm

    5 stars
    We loved this creamy delicious beverage while we were staying put during the latest snow. I promised the family I’d make it again for Cinco de Mayo!

  12. Laura Ashley Johnson

    January 8, 2024 at 6:55 pm

    5 stars
    One cup was certainly not enough! This was incredible to the last sip! THANK YOU!

  13. Lynn

    January 9, 2024 at 5:21 am

    5 stars
    This was so good! Added to our snow day rotation!

  14. Jennifer

    January 9, 2024 at 7:24 am

    5 stars
    this is my new go to drink for the winter tennis season! Coffee doesn’t seem right for the afternoon but I love a warm cup of this!

  15. Kathleen

    January 9, 2024 at 11:14 am

    5 stars
    I love that this was made with coconut milk, a welcome surprise, so delicious, thick and warmed me from the inside out on this 16° morning!

  16. Janelle

    January 9, 2024 at 8:30 pm

    5 stars
    So creamy and tasty. A new winter favorite!

  17. Anita

    January 13, 2024 at 6:52 am

    5 stars
    Came out great! ~ Anita

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