Agua de Café

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This creamy Agua de Café is a refreshing Mexican coffee drink made with instant coffee, cinnamon, and three kinds of milk. It's sweet, smooth, and incredibly easy to make, making it perfect whenever you're craving an iced coffee with a Mexican twist.

prep 10

cook 5

Cooling time 10

total 25

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Ingredients

Instructions

In a small saucepan, bring 2½ cups of the water to a boil.
Add the cinnamon stick, reduce the heat, and let it simmer for 5 minutes to infuse the water.
Remove the saucepan from the heat. Add the instant coffee and stir until it has completely dissolved. Let the coffee mixture cool to room temperature.
Strain the coffee mixture into a large pitcher and add the remaining 2 cups of cold water.
Pour in the milk, evaporated milk, and sweetened condensed milk. Stir well until everything is fully combined.
Taste and add a little more sweetened condensed milk or sugar if you'd like it sweeter.
Pour over plenty of ice in glasses and enjoy.

Notes

Let the coffee cool before adding the milk so it won't dilute the ice.
For a stronger coffee flavor, add 1 or 2 extra teaspoons of instant coffee.
Whole milk gives the creamiest texture, but 2% milk works well too.
Stir the agua de café before serving, as the ingredients may settle slightly in the refrigerator.
Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Stir well before serving.

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