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Mexican Mocha

December 1, 2016 by Debi 30 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.

Mexican Mocha Is there anything more comforting during the cold dark winter months than a warm cup of hot chocolate? I also 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.

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

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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. And really yummy.

I like that it’s pretty healthy too.

No sweetener needed in this for me.

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

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Mexican Mocha 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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  1. Jessica @Savory Experiments

    December 1, 2016 at 9:32 am

    Debi! I want to sip this every single day for the whole month of December! And serve it at my holiday party. Looks fantastic!

  2. Karen @ Seasonal Cravings

    December 1, 2016 at 5:19 pm

    I am so in love with coconut milk these days and I haven’t tried it in hot chocolate. I can’t wait to give it a try on a cold night by the fire!

  3. cricketsconfections

    December 1, 2016 at 5:22 pm

    I’ve got some of these Mexican chocolate in my cabinet but didn’t know what to make with it! it’s too grainy to eat, I’ll have to try this!

  4. Renee

    December 1, 2016 at 7:25 pm

    I love a shot of espresso in my hot chocolate, but I’ve never heard of Mexican chocolate! How is different from regular dark chocolate? Is it worth seeking it out?

  5. CC

    December 1, 2016 at 9:30 pm

    I LOVE it when I see REAL cocoa and chocolate being used instead of that waxy brand that got so popular somehow! (Not naming names.) This looks fabulous!

  6. Brian Jones

    December 1, 2016 at 11:16 pm

    We are on a little hot chocolate obsessed at the moment and having another recipe to throw into the mix is awesome 🙂

  7. Debi

    December 2, 2016 at 8:01 am

    Renee, Mexican chocolate is stone ground, which makes the texture a little grainy for eating. I like it, but it is different that our traditional smooth chocolate. It’s perfect for cooking with. Like this mocha, or a mole sauce. If you love chocolate, I think it’s really fun to try. Kinda like trying cocoa nibs for the first time. And, I had links in the post to Amazon. It would also make a good gift for the chocolate lover in your life (and then you could convince them to share with you!).

  8. Debi

    December 2, 2016 at 8:02 am

    Christina, that cracks me up. I’m not a fan of that waxy brand (but my husband loves it).

  9. Linda Wiseman

    December 2, 2016 at 10:14 am

    Anyone who love chocolate will certainly enjoy this delicious recipe!

  10. Janelle Heath

    December 2, 2016 at 6:29 pm

    Debi you have outdone yourself! I love the addition of coconut milk (it’s one of my favorite secret ingredients in hot chocolate! Num!

  11. Beth @ Binky's Culinary Carnival

    December 3, 2016 at 1:12 pm

    This sounds simply gorgeous! Love the Mexican spices! I have been looking for some Mexican Chocolate, thanks for the link!

  12. Amanda | My Gluten-Free Miami

    December 3, 2016 at 7:55 pm

    Mexican hot chocolate is delicious. I learned about it while on mission trips and going to the University of Puebla. The wooden utensil used is so interesting. It stirs and whips the chocolate.

  13. Bintu - Recipes From A Pantry

    December 4, 2016 at 3:33 am

    Love the use of coconut milk in this, with the spices, it looks amazing

  14. Razina

    December 4, 2016 at 5:10 am

    this mexican mocha is delicious and tempting

  15. Sheena @ Hot Eats and Cool Reads

    December 4, 2016 at 9:04 pm

    This looks so comforting and warming! A must have during these cold MN winters!

  16. Tracey @ The Kitchen is My Playground

    December 6, 2016 at 10:06 am

    This sounds so cozy & comforting. I’ll come enjoy a cup with you!! 🙂

  17. angela

    December 8, 2016 at 8:27 pm

    Oh i am loving the sound of the rich chocolate and coffee! What a treat!

  18. Sandra Shaffer

    December 10, 2016 at 9:00 am

    Mmmm, I haven’t seen that brand of Mexican chocolate, but I would love to try it and make your rich looking mocha beverage. This IS the perfect drink for Christmas morning!

  19. Platter Talk

    December 10, 2016 at 9:14 am

    Thanks for this wonderful bowl/cup of warmth and delicious! We love the flavors of mocha, chocolate and coffee and can only imagine how great this must taste in this cold weather season; guess we just need to try it to find out! Thanks so much for sharing.

  20. A Kitchen Hoor

    December 10, 2016 at 3:20 pm

    So rich and delicious looking!! I love that it’s in a bowl so you can warm your hands while you drink it. That’s my thing…cold hands. Warm heart, right?

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