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5. Chicha
Many South Ameri-
can countries have a
variation of this drink,
as it is typical of the
indigenous peoples
of the Andes. In
Colombia it is made
from fermented
corn and sugar or
honey, and some-
times pineapple
as well. Con-
sumption is
not as wide-
spread as
other drinks
mentioned
in this
article; it
is mainly
consumed in rural areas, but some
bars and restaurants in large cities do
serve it. It is worth noting that in some
areas the corn is ground and chewed
in the mouth of the chicha maker, so
keep that in mind if you are the finicky
type.
6. Canelazo
Aguapanela (water with melted sugar
cane), cinnamon, lime juice, cloves
and aguardiente combine to make this
delicious hot drink that is the perfect
libation for a chilly evening. This bev-
erage is basically liquid comfort. And
if you remove the aguardiente from
the recipe you can take advantage of
its proven benefits as a home remedy
against colds. Or you can keep the
guaro, it’s up to you. Either way, bot-
toms up!
I
rec-
ommend you to
check out the ebook
Quick
Guide to Colombian Spanish to learn
more vocabulary and read the previ-
ous article 10 Drinks You Must Try
Before Leaving Colombia that also
includes non-alcoholic drinks.