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Cola de Mono

Name: Cola de Mono
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: {'ingredient': 'Orange peel', 'amount': 'Peel of 1 orange'}; {'ingredient': 'Vanilla extract', 'amount': '1 teaspoon'}; {'ingredient': 'Cloves', 'amount': '4 whole'}; {'ingredient': 'Cinnamon sticks', 'amount': '2'}; {'ingredient': 'Sugar', 'amount': '1/2 cup'}; {'ingredient': 'Instant coffee', 'amount': '2 tablespoons'}; {'ingredient': 'Milk', 'amount': '4 cups'}; {'ingredient': 'Aguardiente', 'amount': '1 cup'}

Cola de Mono, affectionately known as Monkey's Tail, is a heartwarming and festive Chilean Christmas cocktail, renowned for its creamy texture and invigorating blend of flavors. This delightful concoction weaves together the richness of aguardiente, the creaminess of milk, the robustness of coffee, and the aromatic allure of spices. It's not just a drink, it's a holiday tradition steeped in Chilean culture, perfect for savoring on a cold winter's night, surrounded by loved ones.

Servings: 8

Ingredients

Orange peel: peel of 1 orange
Vanilla extract: 1 teaspoon
Cloves: 4 whole
Cinnamon sticks: 2
Sugar: 1/2 cup
Instant coffee: 2 tablespoons
Milk: 4 cups
Aguardiente: 1 cup

Instructions

Combine aguardiente, milk, instant coffee, sugar, cinnamon sticks, cloves, vanilla extract, and orange peel in a large saucepan.
Place the saucepan over medium heat, stirring gently until the sugar has fully dissolved and the mixture starts to simmer.
Once simmering, reduce the heat to low and let the mixture infuse for about 10 minutes. This will allow the spices and orange peel to release their flavors into the liquid.
After 10 minutes, remove the saucepan from the heat. Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve to remove the spices and orange peel, ensuring a smooth and flavorful drink.
Allow the Cola de Mono to cool to room temperature. Once cooled, transfer it to a bottle or pitcher and refrigerate until thoroughly chilled.
To serve, pour the chilled Cola de Mono into glasses. If desired, garnish with a sprinkle of ground cinnamon for an extra festive touch. Enjoy this traditional Chilean Christmas treat!

Dietary Information

Servings: 8 • Dish Type: Drink • Prep Time: 5 minutes • Cook Time: 15 minutes • Calories: 180 • Fat: 2g • Carbs: 20g • Protein: 3g • Sodium: 50mg • Sugar: 15g