Authentic Mexican Coffee
A warm, spiced Mexican coffee sweetened with piloncillo and infused with cinnamon.
Ingredients
- 4 cups water
- 1/2 cups ground coffee
- 1 small piloncillo cone (or 1/2 cup brown sugar)
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 2 whole cloves (optional)
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- Whipped cream or milk (optional, for serving)
Instructions
- Boil water and spices: In a saucepan or traditional clay pot, bring water, cinnamon stick, and cloves (if using) to a boil.
- Dissolve piloncillo: Add the piloncillo and stir until fully dissolved.
- Add coffee: Stir in the ground coffee, reduce heat, and simmer for about 5 minutes.
- Strain and serve: Remove from heat and strain the coffee through a fine mesh sieve or cheesecloth into cups.
- Optional toppings: Add a splash of milk or top with whipped cream for extra richness.
Notes
- For an extra kick, add a splash of tequila or Kahlúa.
- Adjust sweetness by increasing or decreasing piloncillo or sugar.