Drinks

Mazamorra Colombiana (Colombian Mazamorra)

41 comments May 25, 2010

Mazamorra is a traditional Colombian drink from the Andean zone of the country and very popular as a side dish to foods such as our wonderful bandeja paisa. It is typically accompanied with panela or guava paste. What is Mazamorra? It is simply corn cooked until it is very soft. Mazamorra is known as a [...]

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Kid-Friendly Coconut and Pineapple Drink

24 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)

31 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

19 comments June 19, 2009

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

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