3/4 cup brown sugar, firmly packed
3 cinnamon sticks
6 cloves
6 tbsp coffee (not instant)
6 julienne slices orange zest
Directions
In a large saucepan, heat 6 cups of water with the brown sugar,
cinnamon sticks, and cloves over moderately high heat until the
mixture is hot, but do not let it boil. Add the coffee, bring the
mixture to a boil, and boil it, stirring occasionally, for 3 minutes.
Strain the coffee through a fine sieve and serve in coffee cups with
the orange zest.
Servings: 6 servings
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Categories: Beverages; Coffee; Mexican
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