THE BEST AGUA DE CAFÉ

Ingredients

• 1.5 sticks Cinnamon Stick (break down in blender)
• 0.5 cup Instant Coffee (any brand)
• 2 cup Milk (whole milk recommended)
• 1 can Evaporated Milk (full‑fat, 12 oz)
• 1 can Sweetened Condensed Milk (full‑fat, 14 oz)
• 1 cup Hot Water (just boiled)
• 2 cup Cold Water (chilled)
• to taste tbsp Granulated Sugar (optional, add if not sweet enough)
• drizzle tbsp Caramel Sauce (for rim garnish)
• as needed cup Ice Cubes (crushed preferred)

Instructions

1. Prepare coffee solution

   Boil 1 cup water, pour over ½ cup instant coffee in a heat‑proof cup, and stir until fully dissolved.

   Time: PT5M

   Temperature: hot

2. Cool coffee

   Set the coffee mixture aside, covered, to cool to room temperature, about 20 minutes.

   Time: PT20M

3. Blend base ingredients

   In the blender cup add the cooled coffee, 2 cups milk, 1 can evaporated milk, 1 can sweetened condensed milk, and 1½ cinnamon sticks. Blend on high until the cinnamon is broken down and the mixture is smooth.

   Time: PT3M

4. Strain into jar

   Pour the blended mixture through a fine‑mesh strainer into a clean jar or pitcher, using a spoon to press out liquid.

   Time: PT2M

5. Dilute with cold water

   Stir in 2 cups cold water to the strained mixture, taste, and adjust sweetness with sugar if desired.

   Time: PT2M

6. Serve over ice

   Fill serving glasses with ice, drizzle caramel around the rim, pour the agua fresca, garnish with a cinnamon stick and a straw.

   Time: PT5M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

425

Protein

8 g

Carbohydrates

56 g

Fat

18 g

Fiber

0 g