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.

Start by heating 1 liter of milk in a pot over medium heat.

Add 1/2 cup of brown sugar to the milk and stir until dissolved.

Add a generous cinnamon stick, 2 orange peels, 2 cloves, and some nutmeg to the pot.

Also, add approximately 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract.

Let the mixture simmer gently for about 5 minutes without boiling.

After 5 minutes, turn off the heat and add 1 can of sweetened condensed milk to the mixture, stirring well.

Next, add 2 tablespoons of coffee to the mixture and stir to combine.

Prepare a cold container with plenty of ice to cool down the mixture.

Using a fine strainer or surgical gauze, strain the mixture to remove the spices and orange peels, letting it cool in the ice.

Once the mixture has cooled and stopped steaming, add 1 cup of aguardiente or pisco, mixing well.

Bottle the cola de mono and chill it in the refrigerator until serving.

Serve the cola de mono in a nice glass, ideally very cold, and accompany it with pan de pascua and fresh fruits.

Cooking Techniques

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