Cola de Mono

Ingredients - Serves 6

• Orange peel - 1 strip
• Vanilla extract - 1 teaspoon
• Cloves - 4
• Cinnamon sticks - 2
• Sugar - 1 cup
• Instant coffee - 2 tablespoons
• Milk - 2 cups
• Aguardiente - 1 cup

Let's Get Started

1. In a saucepan, combine the aguardiente, milk, instant coffee, sugar, cinnamon sticks, cloves, vanilla extract, and orange peel.
2. Heat the mixture over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until it comes to a simmer.
3. Reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
4. Remove the saucepan from the heat and strain the mixture to remove the spices and orange peel.
5. Let the Cola de Mono cool to room temperature, then transfer it to a bottle or pitcher and refrigerate until chilled.
6. Serve the Cola de Mono cold in glasses, garnished with a sprinkle of ground cinnamon if desired.

Dietary Info

• Dish Type: Beverage
• Prep Time: 10 minutes
• Cook Time: 20 minutes
• Calories: 200
• Fat: 5g
• Carbs: 30g
• Protein: 2g
• Sodium: 50mg
• Sugar: 25g