Cancun Coffee Recipe

Escape to the beaches of Cancun with this vibrant and refreshing coffee cocktail! Sweet, creamy, and subtly tart, this 5-minute recipe is the perfect pick-me-up any time of day. A simple yet elegant drink, ideal for brunch, an afternoon treat, or a sophisticated nightcap.

Prep Time 2 mins
Cook Time 5 mins
Calories 87.8 kcal
Protein 1g
Rating 4.0 (1 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Cancun Coffee

  • 1 lime wedge
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
  • 1 ounce Kahlua
  • Anisette (not found in recipe sources)
  • 1 ounce Baileys Irish Cream
  • 6 ounces hot brewed coffee
  • 1 dollop whipped cream
  • 1 cinnamon stick (for garnish, optional)
  • A few coffee beans (for garnish, optional)

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How to Make Cancun Coffee

  1. Rub a lime wedge around the rim of a coffee mug to moisten.
  2. Dip the moistened rim of the mug into a small plate of granulated sugar until evenly coated.
  3. Pour the Kahlúa and Baileys into the sugared mug.
  4. Slowly add hot brewed coffee to fill the mug.
  5. Top with a generous dollop of whipped cream.
  6. Garnish with a cinnamon stick or a few coffee beans, if desired.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

0 g

Sugar

25g

Fat

6g

Carbs

4g