How To Make This Chilean Xmas Beverage: Cola de Mono

pisco

🥗Healthier: vodka

💰Cheaper: white rum

Vodka provides a similar alcohol base, while white rum is often less expensive.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey adds sweetness with a different flavor profile, while brown sugar is often cheaper.

In a sauce pot over low heat, add milk, cloves and cinnamon.

Stir to combine well.

Bring it up to a very slow simmer.

Cook for 15 mins. The milk should be barely simmering. A layer of cooked milk should form on the surface. Give it a stir to loosen up.

Add in sugar and coffee. Stir until well combined and until the sugar and coffee have dissolved.

Add in vanilla, rum, salt and nutmeg. Stir to combine well.

Strain into a small pitcher, cover and chill in the fridge for at least 4 hrs. Discard all the residue.

When about to serve, froth just enough milk to create foam.

Pour the chilled coffee mixture into a serving glass.

Top with milk foam. Garnish with a cinnamon stick.

Dust some coffee, cinnamon powder and nutmeg over the top. Serve immediately.

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