Mexican Egg Nog

Also known as rompope. Almonds add a unique flavour to this easy egg nog recipe. This is a classic Mexican drink recipe, and particular popular around Cinco de Mayo time as well as Christmas.

Ingredients:

• 4 egg yolks
• 6 cups milk
• 1 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup whole almonds
• Rum, if desired

Preparation:

Soak and peel almonds, then blend with a little milk until smooth. Bring milk to a boil, then add sugar and almond liquid. Stir until thickened. Remove from heat. Whip egg yolks with rum. Add the egg mixture to the milk mixture, slowly while stirring. Chill and serve.

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Mexican Coffee

Mixing your spices before you brew can add flavour so easily. This is a particularly sweet way to serve up a cup of coffee, with generous amounts of chocolate and brown sugar.

Ingredients:

• 125ml ground coffee
• 80ml chocolate syrup
• 1 tbs cinnamon
• 250ml milk
• 60ml brown sugar
• 1/4 tsp nutmeg
• 1 tsp vanilla

Preparation:

Before brewing, combine coffee, cinnamon and nutmeg. Brew however you like. In another small saucepan, heat brown sugar, syrup and milk. Stir until sugar is melted and dissolved. Pour sugar mixture into hot coffee, and add vanilla.

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