1 serving
Café Mexicana ingredients
These original amounts make 1 serving. Compare cl, US fluid ounces and parts to use the measure you have at home.
| Ingredient | Amount | cl | oz | parts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Cold brew coffee | 60 ml | 6 cl | 2 oz | 8 parts |
Tequila Reposado | 37.5 ml | 3.8 cl | 1.3 oz | 5 parts |
Vanilla syrup | 22.5 ml | 2.3 cl | 0.8 oz | 3 parts |
Amaro | 15 ml | 1.5 cl | 0.5 oz | 2 parts |
Dry curaçao | 7.5 ml | 0.8 cl | 0.3 oz | 1 part |
Coffee Liqueur | 7.5 ml | 0.8 cl | 0.3 oz | 1 part |
Salted Vanilla Whipped Cream | 30 ml | 3 cl | 1 oz | 4 parts |
Nutmeg | 1 pinch | — | — | — |
Garnish: One restrained salted vanilla whipped-cream cap with a light nutmeg dusting
Method
How to make Café Mexicana
Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.
- 01
Chill a clear Collins glass and prepare a restrained portion of salted vanilla whipped cream and a tiny pinch of nutmeg.
- 02
Measure the cold-brew coffee, reposado tequila, vanilla syrup, amaro, dry curaçao, and coffee liqueur into a shaker.
- 03
Fill the shaker with solid ice and shake briefly for about five seconds so the coffee stays lively rather than over-diluted.
- 04
Pour the entire shaker contents unstrained into the chilled Collins glass, keeping the ice distributed evenly.
- 05
Spoon exactly one restrained cap of salted vanilla whipped cream over the top.
- 06
Finish with one light dusting of freshly grated nutmeg and serve without coffee beans, citrus, or another garnish.
Tasting profile
What does Café Mexicana taste like?
The strongest signals in Kokto’s five-axis profile are sweetness (4/5) and bitterness (3/5).
Kokto editorial profile for this exact house build. Scores are directional, not laboratory measurements or universal values.
Quick answers
Café Mexicana questions
What is in a Café Mexicana?
Kokto’s build uses cold brew coffee, tequila reposado, vanilla syrup, amaro, dry curaçao, coffee liqueur, salted vanilla whipped cream, and nutmeg.
How long does a Café Mexicana take to make?
The governed recipe allows about 6 minutes for one serving. Equipment, ice and ingredient preparation can change the real time.
How is a Café Mexicana prepared?
It uses a shaken method and is served in a collins. Follow the reviewed steps above instead of relying on the method label alone.
Is a Café Mexicana alcohol-free?
No. This Kokto recipe contains alcoholic ingredients and is intended only for adults of legal drinking age.
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Evidence
Sources & editorial note
The ingredients and steps above are Kokto's recipe specification. An external classic reference may use different amounts or techniques; follow one complete specification when mixing.
- Cocktail App English editorial catalog B099https://imbibemagazine.com/recipe/cafe-mexicana-irish-coffee-riff/ · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
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