Description
A delightful and spicy twist on classic iced coffee, this Iced Mexican Mocha combines the rich flavors of cocoa, cinnamon, and a hint of chili for a refreshing and invigorating drink that is perfect for any time of day.
Ingredients
Scale
Cocoa Syrup:
- 6 tablespoons sugar
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 teaspoons chili powder*
- 1½ teaspoons cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional – see note)
- ½ cup water
Iced Mexican Mocha:
- 2 cups cold coffee
- ice
- milk/cream of choice
Instructions
- Cocoa Syrup: Sift sugar, cocoa, chili powder, cinnamon, and cayenne pepper (if using) together. This will make a little over ½ cup of seasoning mix.
- Mix ½ cup cocoa mix with ½ cup water. Heat in the microwave for 20-30 seconds until the sugar mix dissolves into the water. Chill.
- Iced Mexican Mocha: Stir cocoa syrup into two cups of cold coffee. Serve over ice with milk.
Notes
- *Adjust the amount of chili powder and cayenne pepper to suit your spice preference.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Iced Mexican Mocha, Mexican Mocha, Spiced Coffee, Iced Coffee, Cocoa Coffee
