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Café de Olla in a copper mug, drawn with its ingredient layers

Café de Olla recipe

BuiltCopper mugNo iceAlcohol-free

The Café de Olla is an alcohol-free drink, made with hot coffee, served in a copper mug. It is coffee-rich.

Alcohol-free. About 35 calories per drink.

Mexican pot coffee, simmered with piloncillo sugar and cinnamon.

Café de Olla ingredients

Hot coffee200 ml (6¾ oz)
Brown sugar2 teaspoons
Cinnamon stick1 piece

Measures for one serve. Open the drink in Bar Bible to scale it to a batch or switch to ounces.

How to make a Café de Olla

  1. Warm the mug with hot water and empty it.
  2. Add everything and top with the hot liquid.
  3. Stir gently and serve hot.
Glass
Copper mug
Ice
None
Garnish
Orange peel
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Café de Olla: quick answers

Does the Café de Olla contain alcohol?
No. It is an alcohol-free drink.
How many calories are in a Café de Olla?
About 35 calories per drink, from the sweet and fresh ingredients. An estimate: brands and the amount of sugar change it. Compare every drink in the cocktail calorie chart.
What glass is a Café de Olla served in?
A copper mug, with no ice in the glass.
How many ingredients does a Café de Olla have?
3 in total: hot coffee, brown sugar and cinnamon stick. Simple enough to make at home.

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