Chilean Winter Elixir

This Chilean Holiday Punch, known as Cola de Mono, is a traditional Christmas drink in Chile. It is a creamy and comforting beverage made with milk, coffee, pisco, and warm spices like cinnamon and cloves. The combination of flavors creates a rich and indulgent drink that is best enjoyed cold, alongside festive treats such as Christmas cookies or Chilean-style fruitcake, known as pan de pascua.

Chilean Winter Elixir

A creamy and comforting holiday punch, Cola de Mono is a traditional Chilean drink made with milk, coffee, pisco, and warm spices like cinnamon and cloves. Best served cold, it pairs perfectly with Christmas cookies or Chilean-style fruitcake.

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Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp granulated sugar
  • 1 tbsp cold water
  • 1/8 oz Mexican cinnamon sticks (about 1 stick)
  • 2 whole cloves
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 1 1/2 oz freshly brewed strong coffee, cold
  • 1 1/2 oz Chilean pisco
  • 1/4 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. In a small saucepan, combine the sugar, water, cinnamon sticks, and cloves. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 5 minutes. Set aside to cool to room temperature.
  2. Transfer the syrup, including the whole spices, to a large pitcher. Add the milk, coffee, pisco, and vanilla, and stir well to combine.
  3. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until chilled, for a few hours or overnight.
  4. Pour about 1/2 cup of the Chilean Winter Elixir into small tumbler glasses. Serve very cold paired with Christmas cookies, stollen, or pan de pascua.