Drink | Iced Cafe De Olla

  • 3/4 cup grated piloncillo or (packed) dark brown sugar
  • 1 3" canela or cinnamon stick
  • 5 cardamom pods, cracked
  • 5 allspice berries
  • 1 tsp. black peppercorns
  • Pinch of kosher salt
  • 3 wide strips orange zest
  • 5–8 cups cold-brew coffee
  • Unsweetened coconut milk or half-and-half (for serving)

  • Step 1

    Bring piloncillo, canela, cardamom, allspice, peppercorns, salt, and 1 cup water to a boil in a small saucepan. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer 15 minutes. Add orange zest; let cool.

    Step 2

    Strain spiced syrup through a fine-mesh sieve into a measuring glass; discard spices. (You should have about 1 cup.)

    Step 3

    To make 1 drink, pour 1 cup cold-brew coffee into an ice-filled glass. Stir in 2–3 Tbsp. spiced syrup; top with 2–3 Tbsp. coconut milk.

    Step 4

    Do ahead: Syrup can be made 1 week ahead. Cover and chill.

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