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fuego con bourbon

Fuego Con Bourbon

Fuego con Bourbon – A layered latte with sweetened condensed milk, frothed whole milk, French press proprietary blend-Caliente Coffee, bourbon, and a whisper of Arbol chili.
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Course: Cocktail, Drinks, Holiday
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Cafe Caliente, Chili Coffee, Coffee, Holiday Libation, Latte
Prep Time: 8 minutes
Servings: 2
Calories: 115kcal
Author: athomewithrebecka

Equipment

  • 1 french press coffee maker espresso maker

Ingredients

  • tablespoons sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 cup fresh ground Caliente Coffee beans red bag
  • 2 cups boiling water
  • ½ to 1 jigger bourbon to taste
  • ¾ cup whole milk for frothing
  • Pinch of ground Arbol chili or finely crushed flakes
  • Optional garnish: chili threads cinnamon stick, or orange peel twist

Instructions

French Press Coffee Instructions

  • Add 1 cup ground coffee to your French press.
  • Pour in 2 cups boiling water, stir gently.
  • Let steep for 4 minutes, then press slowly and evenly.

Froth the Milk

  • Heat ¾ cup whole milk until steaming (not boiling).
  • Froth using a handheld frother or whisk until thick foam forms.
  • Sprinkle a pinch of Arbol chili directly onto the foam.

Layer the Drink

  • In a heatproof glass or mug, add: 1½ tablespoon sweetened condensed milk
    ½ to 1 jigger bourbon, depending on your mood
  • Pour in the hot milk, holding back the foam with a spoon.
  • Spoon the frothed milk foam gently on top.
  • Slowly drizzle the French press coffee down the side of the glass to create a layered effect.
  • Garnish & Serve
  • Top with a sprinkle of Arbol chili, chili threads, or a cinnamon stick.
  • Optional: add a twist of orange peel for a citrusy finish.

Nutrition

Calories: 115kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 16mg | Sodium: 82mg | Potassium: 329mg | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 188IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 165mg | Iron: 0.2mg