Cocktail of the Week: Mexican Coffee

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Mexican Coffee

Winter weather has finally arrived in Philadelphia and it is time to pour my favorite hot drink – Mexican Coffee. If you have any weighty new year’s resolutions, I just read an article today that says tequila can help you to lose weight — just don’t ask about the other ingredients. Salud!

1oz Tequila – my favorite is Cabo Wabo Reposado
1oz Kahlua
Hot Coffee
Whipped Cream
Ground Cinnamon or Chili Powder

Pour Tequila and Kahlua into a large mug and fill with hot coffee. Top your drink with whipped cream. Sprinkle with Cinnamon or Chili Powder. Yes, I am drinking the Mexican Coffee in the photo now…and it is delicioso.

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Cocktail of the Week: Champagne Cocktail Trio

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Cocktail of the Week: Champagne Cocktail Trio; Chambord Kir Royale, Nelson’s Blood and Mexican 75

A holiday triple treat! Three easy-to-make Champagne Cocktails Just in time to ring in the New Year!

My favorite, the Mexican 75 is a riff on the French 75 and a bright way to light up your new year’s celebration.
1oz Cabo Wabo Reposado Tequila (or your favorite tequila)
¼ teaspoon Agave Syrup
Fresh Lime
Dry Champagne or Sparkling Wine
Pour ¼ teaspoon of Agave Syrup in the bottom of a champagne flute. Cut the lime into wedges. Squeeze one lime wedge over syrup and drop into flute, add Tequila and top with Champaign. Sabroso!

Nelson’s Blood
Named after British naval Admiral Horatio Nelson, famous for his victories against the French during the Napoleonic Wars. Nelson led the Royal Navy to victory in the battle of Trafalgar where he unfortunately lost his life to a battle wound. It is said that Lord Nelson’s body was preserved in a cask of brandy for return to England and that his crew drank the brandy out of respect. Yuck. This homage to Lord Nelson is certainly a more pleasant and hygienic tribute. Cheers!
3/4oz Tawny Port
Very Dry Champagne
Lemon Twists
Pour Port into the bottom of a champagne flute. Twist Lemon peel over your glass to release the lemon oils into your drink and rub the peel over the rim of your glass before dropping into the flute. Top with Champagne. Voila!

Chambord Kir Royale – An elegant an easy classic!
½ oz Chambord
Champagne
Fresh Raspberries
Pour Chambord into the bottom of a Champagne flute, add a few fresh Raspberries and top with Champagne. Enjoy!

Wishing all of you a very, happy New Year! Celebrate safely. Drink responsibly and leave your car keys at home.
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