This is a traditional Chilean Christmastime drink of milk flavored with coffee and spices, passed down to me by our Chilean nanny Isa. It is delicious, and a must-try if you don’t care for egg-nog. The recipe can be varied to suit your tastes – be creative with the proportions of coffee, cinnamon, cloves, and vanilla, as well as with your choice of liqueurs.
Preparation Details
Prep Time: Not available
Cook Time: 45 mins
Total Time: 45 mins
Servings: 16
Ingredients
- 20 whole cloves
- 5 cinnamon sticks
- 1 cup water
- 1 gallon cold milk
- ¼ cup instant coffee granules
- 1 cup white sugar
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup pisco, white rum, brandy, or other lightly-flavored liquor
Steps
- Gently simmer the cloves and cinnamon sticks in water until reduced by half, about 30 minutes. Add 1 cup of milk, and heat to a simmer, then stir in and dissolve the coffee and sugar.
- Strain the coffee mixture into the remaining cold milk, and discard the cloves and cinnamon sticks. Stir in the vanilla extract and pisco. Store in the refrigerator.
