RATED G MEXICAN COFFEE

Rated G Mexican Coffee image

My best friend's husband gave me this recipe. When he was young, his uncle who owned a restaurant in Mexico City made this special drink for him. It has been a favorite in our house for many years.

Provided by IrvineHousewife

Categories World Cuisine Recipes Latin American Mexican

Time 20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

6 cups water
¼ cup brown sugar
1 (3 inch) cinnamon stick
1 whole clove
½ cup ground coffee beans
½ teaspoon vanilla
¼ cup chocolate syrup
1 cup whipped cream

Steps:

Bring the water, sugar, cinnamon, and clove to a boil in a large saucepan over high heat. Stir until the sugar has dissolved, then remove from the heat, stir in the coffee grounds, cover, and steep for 5 minutes. Stir in the vanilla and chocolate syrup, then strain through several layers of cheesecloth to remove the coffee grounds and spices. Serve with a dollop of whipped cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 102.6 calories, Carbohydrate 19.8 g, Cholesterol 7.6 mg, Fat 2.4 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 0.8 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, Sodium 36.2 mg, Sugar 16 g