Drinks

Kid-Friendly Coconut and Pineapple Drink

23 comments April 7, 2010

Make this delicious and simple coconut and pineapple drink and your kids will love you for it! I am a huge coconut and pineapple fan , so I love this drink. It doesn’t matter if is cold or hot outside, this drink is always welcome in my house. Buen Provecho!

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Hot Chocolate in Coconut Milk (Chocolate en Leche de Coco)

28 comments October 22, 2009

What’s not to love? For me this is heaven in a cup. Hot chocolate made in coconut milk is a traditional Colombian recipe and this delicious drink is perfect this time of year!

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Colombian-Style Hot Chocolate (Chocolate Caliente)

26 comments October 3, 2009

This hot chocolate is popular all around Colombia, especially in Bogotá, the countries capital. Hot chocolate is a staple in almost every Colombian home. In my family, as good “paisas”, we drink this hot chocolate at breakfast with arepa and cheese and sometimes as a “merienda”, an evening snack with Colombian pastries or bread and [...]

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Dulce de Leche Milkshake (Malteada de Arequipe o Dulce de Leche)

19 comments August 26, 2009

Arequipe or dulce de leche is one of my favorite things in the world. This milkshake is especially good on a hot summer day and can be enjoyed by both children and adults.

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Colombian Refajo (Refajo Colombiano)

25 comments July 17, 2009

Refajo is a popular Colombian cocktail made with beer and “Colombiana”, which is a soda from Colombia. It is a very simple recipe but refreshing and delicious. It is very popular in Colombian restaurants and it is a great accompaniment to our asados or grilled meats.

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Aguardiente Antioqueño

18 comments June 19, 2009

Aguardiente or “Firewater”, is a strong alcoholic drink made from anise and sugar cane. This is a traditional drink from the Andean region of Colombia.

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Colombian Tree Tomato Juice (Jugo de Tomate de Arbol en Leche)

11 comments June 3, 2009

Tomate de Arbol or tamarillo is a popular Colombian fruit. It is tangy with a little sweetness, is a great source of Vitamin A, B6 and C and also contains Vitamin E and Thiamine. In Colombia it is used in juice, desserts, and sauces. In the United States I found it frozen in the Latin [...]

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