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Iced Café de Olla

Name: Iced Café de Olla
Cuisine: mexican
Ingredients: ¾ 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)

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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.
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Strain spiced syrup through a fine-mesh sieve into a measuring glass; discard spices. (You should have about 1 cup.)
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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.
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Do Ahead: Syrup can be made 1 week ahead. Cover and chill.

Recipes sourced from Epicurious.com.

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