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Typical Peruvian Drinks & Beverages
When talking about Peruvian drinks, the first that comes to mind is the Pisco, Peru's National Drink; Pisco Sour is a typical cocktail to welcome guests or start a Peruvian meal. But there are many other options: Peru produces some very good, mostly red wines and delicious beers. And for all non-alcoholics try Chicha Morada or Peruvian Limonada and be prepared for Peru's very sweet soft drinks.
Peruvian Pisco Sour
Typical Peruvian Drinks & BeveragesPeru’s national drink and most popular cocktail is surely the famous Pisco Sour. It is the welcome drink in Peru and served for literally any occasion.
Peruvian Chilcano (Chilcanito) Cocktail
Typical Peruvian Drinks & BeveragesChilcano, or also known as Chilcanito, is one of the most popular long drinks in Peru - and my personal favorite. It is based on Peru’s national drink, the Pisco, a grape brandy, which is the pride and joy of every Peruvian.
Limonada Peruana
Typical Peruvian Drinks & BeveragesLemonade surely isn’t unique Peruvian. However, the Peruvian version, the Limonada peruana, is so different from the taste which we associate with a good lemonade, you should really try it if you have the chance. Even though (extremely) sweet, it’s light and refreshing with a subtle bitter taste; perfect and absolutely delicious on hot summer days.
Chicha Morada
Typical Peruvian Drinks & BeveragesFor thousands of years ancient cultures high in the Peruvian Andes produced a refreshing, fruity and healthy (at least if you go easy on the sugar) non-alcoholic drink called Chicha Morada that with the arrival of the Incas spread throughout the empire and later was refined with ingredients brought to the country by the conquering Spaniards.
Emoliente
Typical Peruvian Drinks & BeveragesPeruvian Emoliente is an herbal tea popular with young and old, poor and rich, especially in the cold winter months. Sold by street vendors around the country at corners, bus stops or parks and plazas, it is part of Peruvian lifestyle and believed to have healing and protective powers.
Peruvian Leche de Tigre
Typical Peruvian Drinks & BeveragesIn the original sense, Leche de Tigre (meaning Tiger’s Milk), is the marinating liquid left on the plate after having finished a Ceviche, Peru’s famous appetizer which impresses with its simplicity, freshness, and Peruvian flavor.
Kola Inglesa
Typical Peruvian Drinks & BeveragesKola Inglesa (English Kola) is the seconded oldest soft drink created and produced in Peru. Introduced to the Peruvian market in 1912 by the beverage producer Manuel A. Ventura from La Victoria, Lima, the bright red and extremely sweet, carbonated drink with a strawberry-cherry-like flavor was produced and bottled at the - back then - super mode...
lima·easy - /ˈli mə/ - /ˈi zi/
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