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Mexican Chocolate Coconut Mocktail: Cielo y Playa

Discover a delightful and easy-to-make dessert mocktail recipe that captures the essence of Mexico with this Mexican Chocolate Coconut Mocktail or Cielo y Playa. Enjoy its refreshing taste and indulgent chocolate-coconut flavor in every sip.

πŸ•’ Prep: 5 minutes - Cook: N/A - Total: 5 minutes
🍽 Servings: 2 servings
πŸ”₯ Difficulty: Easy
🌎 Cuisine: Mexican

Allergens

Dairy (from coconut milk)

Ingredients

  • 2 oz Mexican hot chocolate mix
  • 4 oz coconut milk
  • 1 cup ice cubes
  • Ground cinnamon for garnish

Instructions

  1. In a blender, combine the Mexican hot chocolate mix and coconut milk. Blend until smooth and creamy. In two chilled cocktail glasses, add a handful of ice cubes. Pour the chocolate coconut mixture over the ice and stir gently. Dust with a light sprinkle of ground cinnamon for garnish.

Chef’s Insight

To enhance the cinnamon flavor, infuse the coconut milk with a cinnamon stick before blending.

Notes

For a non-alcoholic version, replace the Mexican hot chocolate mix with a vegan or dairy-based hot cocoa mix.

Cultural or Historical Background

The combination of Mexican chocolate and coconut milk pays homage to the rich culinary traditions of Mexico, where these ingredients are often used in both sweet and savory dishes.