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. You’ll find the recipe here.
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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.
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 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.
Check out all the other delicious CHOCOLATE recipes below from bloggers who took part in our Chocolate Recipe Challenge
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- Kahlua Chocolate Truffles by The Kitchen is My Playground
- Turtle Shortbread Bars by Num’s the Word
- Snickers Chocolate Cheesecake by Blessed Beyond Crazy
- Brown Sugar Chocolate Chip Walnut Shortbread by Hot Eats and Cool Reads
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Mexican Mocha 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.
Debi! I want to sip this every single day for the whole month of December! And serve it at my holiday party. Looks fantastic!
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!
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!
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?
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!
We are on a little hot chocolate obsessed at the moment and having another recipe to throw into the mix is awesome 🙂
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!).
Christina, that cracks me up. I’m not a fan of that waxy brand (but my husband loves it).
Anyone who love chocolate will certainly enjoy this delicious recipe!
Debi you have outdone yourself! I love the addition of coconut milk (it’s one of my favorite secret ingredients in hot chocolate! Num!
This sounds simply gorgeous! Love the Mexican spices! I have been looking for some Mexican Chocolate, thanks for the link!
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.
Love the use of coconut milk in this, with the spices, it looks amazing
this mexican mocha is delicious and tempting
This looks so comforting and warming! A must have during these cold MN winters!
This sounds so cozy & comforting. I’ll come enjoy a cup with you!! 🙂
Oh i am loving the sound of the rich chocolate and coffee! What a treat!
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!
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.
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?