Caramel Abuelita Recipe

Name: Cafe Kacaos Caramel Abuelita Recipe
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 1 servings
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 2 shots Espresso; 2 tbs Mexican cocoa powder; 1 tbs Panela (or brown sugar); 1 tsp Cinnamon; 1 tsp Nutmeg; 3 tbs House caramel sauce; 1 cup Milk (hot or steamed); 1 to taste Whipped cream (optional); 1 to taste Chocolate shavings (optional)

Inspired by Cafe Kacao

Time20m

Serves1

Espresso, Mexican cocoa, panela, spices, house caramel.

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Ingredients

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Method

Beverage

1
Prepare the Espresso
Brew 2 shots of espresso using your preferred method, such as an espresso machine or stovetop Moka pot.
2
Mix Cocoa and Spices
In a small bowl, combine the Mexican cocoa powder, panela (or brown sugar), cinnamon, and nutmeg. Mix well.
3
Combine Ingredients
In a saucepan, add the brewed espresso and the cocoa-spice mixture. Stir until the cocoa and spices are fully dissolved.
4
Heat the Milk
In another saucepan, heat the milk until it is hot but not boiling. You can also froth the milk if desired.
5
Assemble the Drink
Pour the espresso-cocoa mixture into a large mug. Slowly add the hot milk, stirring gently to blend the ingredients.
6
Add Caramel
Drizzle the house caramel sauce over the top of the drink. Stir gently to combine, if desired.
7
Garnish (optional)
Top the drink with whipped cream, if using, and sprinkle chocolate shavings on top for an extra treat.
8
Serve
Serve hot and enjoy your Caramel Abuelita.

Caramel Abuelita Recipe

Ingredients

Beverage

Method

Beverage

Prepare the Espresso

Mix Cocoa and Spices

Combine Ingredients

Heat the Milk

Assemble the Drink

Add Caramel

Garnish (optional)

Serve

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