Agua de Panela with Jengibre is a warm Colombian drink. This sugar cane and ginger drink is comforting and great during cold days.
What is Aguapanela?
Aguapanela or Agua de Panela literally translates in English to “panela water” and is a traditional and popular Colombian drink. It is served hot or cold, is used as a base to make coffee and hot chocolate, and is mixed with lime juice or other ingredients as medicine for the flu. Cold Aguapanela with lime juice is great on hot summer days.
I am not a huge fan of plain aguapanela, but I love it when it's mixed with lime juice. My grandmother and mom made it for us when we had colds, it was very comforting and absolutely delicious!
This Agua de Panela con Jengibre is another popular combination in Colombian homes. It is very soothing and perfect on chilly winter days or when you don't feel well.
This popular drink is made with Panela, a product that is made with sugarcane. It is brown in color, sold in blocks or grated, and the flavor is very sweet, similar to brown
Ingredients You'll Need
The printable recipe card with exact amounts and cooking directions is below.
Water: To dissolve the pane la and make the drink.
Panela: You can find it at your local Latin market or online.
Cinnamon: For extra warm and delicious flavor.
Ginger: You need fresh ginger to make this recipe.
How to Make Aguapanela con Jengibre
Place all the ingredients in a medium pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for about 25 minutes. Serve warm.
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Agua de Panela con Jengibre (Sugar Cane and Ginger Drink) Recipe
Ingredients
- 5 cups water or to your taste
- 2 cups or 16 oz of panela grated or in chunks
- 2 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
Instructions
- Place all the ingredients in a medium pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for about 25 minutes. Serve warm.
Joanna
This sounds tasty! I wonder if it would make a good drink for morning sickness too (my current battle) given the ginger part.
Joanne
I just know I would love the ginger in this!
Mayito Castillo
Puedo decir como Colombiana que soy que es lo mas rico en bebidas. Fria, o caliente sabe delicioso, y si es con jengibrese mucho mejor! se las recomiendo.
Angie@Angie's Recipes
It sounds very tasty!
Nora
Esta receta es buenísima para el resfriado: pruébalo cuando te está empezando la maluquera, lo tomas en la noche y amaneces como nueva.
grace
what an interesting and refreshing drink! you provide the most outstanding recipes!
Norma-Platanos, Mangoes & Me!
Definitely a great drink..love that ginger...
Paul
Try this: place a few ice cubes in a tall glass. Add 1 ounce dark rum, 2 ounces agua panela, and 3 ounces club soda (more or less to taste). Delicious! Seems like a good drink when the wetaher warms up, too.