# 94 - Drinks in Peru

We were amazed by the variety of Peruvian hot and cold beverages and alcoholic drinks. 
Here is a list of our favourites.


Maca:
It’s a warm drink, that is usually taken in the morning. A root is made into powder and that mixed with hot water, sugar, cloves and cinnamon makes “maca”.

Quinua:
Here also drank and not only eaten. Boiled with sugar, clove, cinnamon and apple (or pinapple). Ground almonds are added to give it a thicker consistency. Our favourite hot breakfast drink.

Emoliente:
A hot beverage made from tea, linaza (which gives it a jelly consistency) mixed with an assortment of herbs such as mint, lemon, boldo, ayrampo and alfalfa.

Coca tea:
Coca leaves are legal and much used in Peru. Being consumed, as tea or by chewing them, they are helping to prevent soroche. They are part of the Peruvian culture for thousands of years.


Agua:
They use fruits or vegetables to make “aguas”. For example strawberries mixed with water, sieved, sugar and lime added and voilà, “agua de fresa” (strawberry water). Same can be done with cucumber, papaya, maracuyá, pineapple and more.

Jugo:
In every mercado there is a section with “juguerías”. Ladies basically make fresh smoothies. All sorts of exotic fruits and vegetables (see list below) can be added. With a cost of 4 - 7 soles a pretty good and healthy deal.

Chicha morada:
Then there are all the different “chichas”. For example boiling red corn with cloves and cinnamon, sieving, adding sugar and lime. Voilà, “chicha morada”.

Cebada:
A refreshment made from wheat. The sweet, caramel-like flavour reminded us a bit of beer.


Chicha:
Not to be confused with chicha morada, chicha is fermented corn which gives you a light buzz like a light beer.

Pisco:
Pisco is made from grapes, quite strong and usually mixed with maracuyá or orange juice. It’s also the main ingredient of some famous cocktails such as “pisco sour” or “maracuyá sour”.

Pisco souuuurrr

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