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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.
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Some of my wonderfully talented friends and I have gotten together to bring you some fabulous chocolate recipes.
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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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 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.
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.
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Beautiful Mug
Mexican Chocolate
Coconut Milk
Small saucepan
Wooden spoons for stirring
Recipe
Mexican Mocha
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
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.
Jessica
I want to sip this every single day for the whole month of December! I served it at my holiday party. It’s fantastic!
Karen
I am so in love with coconut milk these days and I hadn’t tried it in hot chocolate before this. It’s perfect on a cold night by the fire!
cricket
I had some of these Mexican chocolate in my cabinet but didn’t know what to make with it! it’s too grainy to eat, so I tried this! It’s perfect – smooth and delicious. What a great way to use it!
Renee
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?
CC
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 is fabulous!
Brian Jones
We are on a little hot chocolate obsessed at the moment and having another recipe to throw into the mix is awesome 🙂 This came out perfect.
Debi
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!).
Linda Wiseman
Anyone who love chocolate will certainly enjoy this delicious recipe!
Janelle Heath
Debi you have outdone yourself! I love the addition of coconut milk (it’s one of my favorite secret ingredients in hot chocolate! Num!
Beth
This is simply gorgeous! Love the Mexican spices! I had been looking for some Mexican Chocolate, thanks for the link!
Amanda
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. This recipe is a great one to make!
Bintu
Love the use of coconut milk in this, with the spices, it’s amazing
Razina
this mexican mocha is delicious and tempting
Sheena
This is so comforting and warming! A must have during these cold MN winters!
Tracey
This is so cozy & comforting. I’ll come enjoy a cup with you!! 🙂
angela
Oh i am loving the sound of the rich chocolate and coffee! What a treat!
Sandra Shaffer
Mmmm, I haven’t seen that brand of Mexican chocolate, but I made your rich mocha beverage with sugar free chocolate chips. This IS the perfect drink for Christmas morning!
Dan
Thanks for this wonderful bowl/cup of warmth and delicious! We love the flavors of mocha, chocolate and coffee and this is great ~ a must make in this cold weather season! Thanks so much for sharing. Easy to make too – on the stove – just a bit of warming up, which helps keep the house warm.
Christine
So rich and delicious!! I love that bowl so you can warm your hands while you drink it. That’s my thing…cold hands. Warm heart, right? I served it the same way. So good.
Brandi
It is absolutely FREEZING here in Alabama this week! This cup of this Mexican Mocha is so good right now! And super delicious!