Recipe of Monkey tail
Vida Recetas Editorial
Monkey tail (cola de mono) is a sweet and traditional Chilean drink, especially popular during the Christmas holidays. This homemade recipe combines milk, coffee, spices, and alcohol, creating a creamy and aromatic mixture that is served very cold. Its origins date back to December family gatherings, where it was prepared to share with guests. Today, you can enjoy it any time of the year, adjusting the alcohol level to your taste.
The preparation is simple and requires easy-to-find ingredients. The secret lies in infusing the milk with cinnamon, orange peel, and cloves, then adding coffee and condensed milk. Once cooled, alcohol (such as aguardiente, pisco, whisky, or rum) is added, and the drink is refrigerated. The result is a smooth beverage with spicy notes and a touch of coffee that everyone loves.
Variations and tips
- Alcohol-free: omit the liquor for a kid-friendly version.
- Low alcohol: reduce the amount to half a cap per liter of milk.
Prep
15 min
Cook
5 min
Servings
6
Calories
181 kcal
Ingredients
Directions
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1
In a pot, over medium heat, place the milk, cinnamon, orange, cloves and nutmeg until it boils, add the coffee and condensed milk, let it boil for 5 minutes, turn off the kitchen and add the vanilla essence. Stir and let it cool to room temperature.
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2
When the steam stops coming out, add the cup of alcohol and stir, strain the milk before transferring it to a bottle and refrigerate for at least two hours.
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3
If you are going to prepare a monkey cola that children can drink, eliminate alcohol from the recipe; if you are going to prepare a low-alcohol monkey cola, limit it to 1/2 cap, from the alcohol bottle, which you will use per liter of milk.
Frequently Asked Questions
How difficult is it to prepare Monkey tail?
This recipe has a easy difficulty level, which means it's accessible for cooks of all levels.
How long does it take to prepare Monkey tail?
The preparation time is 15 minutes and the cooking time is 5 minutes.
How many people does this recipe serve?
This recipe is designed for 6 servings.
Can I substitute some ingredients?
Yes, many ingredients can be substituted with similar alternatives. We recommend checking the recipe variations.
How should I store this preparation?
Store the preparation in the refrigerator for up to 3 days in an airtight container. Some preparations can be frozen for up to 3 months.