Cola de mono is a traditional Chile

Chile

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an drink served around Christmas time, very much like the tradition of serving eggnog during Christmas in North America. As far as texture and taste, it can be fairly compared to the mixed drink White Russian

White Russian (cocktail)

A White Russian is a sweet cocktail made with vodka, coffee liqueurs , and cream served with ice in an Old Fashioned glass...

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Although there are many versions of this drink, it contains mainly aguardiente

Aguardiente

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, rum

Rum

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, boiled milk

Milk

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, coffee

Coffee

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, and anís

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. There are no virgin versions of this drink and thus, is mainly enjoyed by adults.

Etymology

There are several theories surrounding the origin of the name. Since this drink is homemade, it was originally bottled in bottles whose labels were from the company Anís del Mono. Eventually the play on words of cola de mono was created. The more accepted theory, however, is related to President Pedro Montt

Pedro Montt

Pedro Elías Pablo Montt Montt was a Chilean political figure. He served as the president of Chile from 1906 to his death from a probable stroke in 1910...

, nicknamed El Mono Montt, or "The Montt Monkey." During an evening party, Montt prepared to leave and asked for his revolver, a Colt. He was convinced to stay and continue on with the festivities. After all of the wine was drunk and the guests still thirsty for more, mixed milk, coffee, aguardiente, and sugar. Within time, the drink gained popularity and was dubbed "Colt de Montt", eventually morphing into "Cola de Mono."