Festive Andean Spice Delight

This Chilean holiday drink, known as Cola de Mono, is a festive blend of milk, sugar, and spices, infused with the warm notes of coffee and pisco. Served chilled, it's the perfect beverage to celebrate the holiday season with family and friends.

Festive Andean Spice Delight

Cola de Mono is a Chilean holiday drink made with milk, sugar, spices, coffee, and pisco, served cold.

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Cook Time 15 mins
Total Time 15 mins

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup milk
  • 2 tbsp sugar
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 2-3 cloves
  • 1 star anise
  • 1 oz espresso
  • 3 oz pisco or grappa

Instructions

  1. In a small pot, combine the milk, sugar, cinnamon, cloves, and star anise.
  2. Heat the mixture over medium heat until it reaches a gentle simmer, stirring constantly for about 10 minutes or until the sugar dissolves.
  3. Add the espresso and continue heating for 1 more minute.
  4. Remove from heat, stir in the pisco or grappa.
  5. Transfer the mixture to a jar and chill before serving.