Tex Mex Mocha

Submitted by Annacia

"This is a mocha coffee with a little kick!"

 

• Ready In: 25mins
• Ingredients: 8
• Serves: 8

ingredients

• 1 quart whole milk
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1⁄4 teaspoon chili powder
• 2⁄3 cup powdered cocoa mix
• 8 cups boiling water
• 1⁄3 cup instant coffee granules
• whipped cream

directions

1. Combine first four ingredients in a large sauce pan.
2. Cook over medium heat until thoroughly heated. Do not boil.
3. Stir in instant cocoa mix.
4. Combine boiling water and coffee granules, then stir into milk mixture.
5. Pour into mugs.
6. Serve with a dollop of whipped cream and garnish with cinnamon sticks and a small, bright red chili pepper.
7. Makes 3 quarts.

Reviews

[Outta Here]

Another great coffee drink from Annacia. Instead of the water and coffee granules, I used leftover brewed coffee (I cut recipe down to serve 2). I also do not like whipped cream on my coffee so used steamed and frothed milk to top it off.

 

[DailyInspiration]

Wow, this drink is incredibly good. Just hope it lasts long enough to enjoy Christmas morning; however, I may have to make another batch the way things are going. I used ancho chili powder which gives a real depth of flavor but not much "kick". I'm not sure what "chipotle" chili powder would do, I know it would add heat so next time I might try it. Either way this is really delish! Made for the 1-2-3 Tag, December, 2011.

 

[Sydney Mike]

I'm really not much for coffee drinks, but made this for my other half, who'd be a happy camper if I'd make it again & again! Not a problem since I can make my own version without the coffee granules! Many thanks! [Tagged, made & reviewed in the current Comfort Cafe under the theme Annacia's All Mexed Up!]

 

[Crafty Lady 13]

Wonderfully comforting drink for a cold winter evening. I liked the vanilla extract and the hint of chili powder in this beverage. Made for January, 2008 Comfort Cafe.

 

[Baby Kato]

Wow Brew Misstress, a kick indeed, a delicious, dark, heated kick. I loved it. What a great combo of flavors. It creates a wonderful spicy mocha treat. Truly a taste experience. Thanks for sharing. Into my keeper box this goes.