Café de Olla with Irish Liqueur

This traditional Mexican coffee tastes best when made in a Mexican olla, a wide-bottomed clay vessel with a fairly narrow neck. Preparing this classic in a pottery pot truly makes a difference, as the olla imparts a wonderful earthy quality to the drink. But if you don’t have an olla or don’t want to cook in barro (clay), this recipe can easily be made in a small stockpot or medium-large saucepan. Top off the finished coffee with a splash of Irish liqueur, such a