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    My Colombian Recipes » Recipes » Drinks » Canelazo (sugar Cane And Cinnamon Hot Drink)

    Canelazo (Sugar Cane and Cinnamon Hot Drink)

    Jun 24, 2010 · Modified: Sep 9, 2022 by Erica Dinho · 34 Comments

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    Canelazo is a traditional Colombian hot drink made with sugar cane and cinnamon. It's very comforting and perfect for a cold day.

    Canelazo (Sugar Cane and Cinnamon Hot Drink) |mycolombianrecipes.comPin

    Canelazo (Sugar Cane and Cinnamon Hot Drink)

    Erica Dinho
    5 from 34 votes
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    Course Drinks
    Cuisine Colombian
    Servings 4 servings
    Calories 493 kcal

    Ingredients
     

    • 2 cups aguapanela sugar cane drink
    • 1 cup aguardiente
    • 4 cinnamon sticks
    • ½ teaspoon lime juice
    • Sugar for serving

    Instructions
     

    • Place the aguapanela, aguardiente, cinnamon and lime juice in a medium-low pot over medium heat. Simmer for about 7 minutes. Donu2019t let it boil.
    • To serve: place the sugar in a shallow dish. Moisten the rim of a espresso cup with a dampened paper towel, then dip in sugar.
    • Fill the cup with canelazo. Serve immediately.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 493kcalCarbohydrates: 117gProtein: 0.1gFat: 0.04gSaturated Fat: 0.01gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.003gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.01gSodium: 0.4mgPotassium: 49mgFiber: 2gSugar: 114gVitamin A: 11IUVitamin C: 0.3mgCalcium: 35mgIron: 0.3mg
    Keyword hot drink
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    CanelazoPin

    Canelazo is a popular and strong Colombian drink that is a perfect end to any meal. It's made from agua de panela, cinnamon and aguardiente, an anise flavored liquor  which translates to "fire water" in English and lime juice. Enjoy this cocktail at your next party!

    Sugar for serving

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    About Erica Dinho

    My name is Erica and I was born and raised in Colombia and now live in the northeastern United States with my husband and family. This blog was inspired by my grandmother, Mamita, who was an amazing traditional Colombian cook.

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    Comments

    1. Miriam/The Winter Guest

      June 24, 2010 at 3:03 pm

      5 stars
      Oh, me encanta el nombre, jaja.

      Reply
    2. Simply Life

      June 24, 2010 at 3:57 pm

      5 stars
      Oooh I've never had anything like that- I bet it's great!

      Reply
    3. Ivy

      June 24, 2010 at 4:24 pm

      5 stars
      Sounds very interesting.

      Reply
    4. Lyndsey

      June 24, 2010 at 6:03 pm

      5 stars
      Ha! This is great! I just picked up some cane sugar actually piloncillo cane sugar. I used it on my French toast with Sambuca this morning. I'll be trying this!

      Reply
    5. sanyukta gour

      June 24, 2010 at 8:12 pm

      5 stars
      ahhhhhhhhh...dear hot drink but looks so bful n refreshing to the eyes..love those cute cups...

      Reply
    6. Jeannie

      June 24, 2010 at 9:05 pm

      5 stars
      Looks like a great drink!

      Reply
    7. Francijoe

      June 24, 2010 at 9:29 pm

      5 stars
      That sounds like a great drink to have during Christmas...aguardiente is a hard drink. Now I cant wait till the Feria de Cali..... How will it make you feel....?

      Reply
      • Erica

        June 24, 2010 at 10:45 pm

        5 stars
        Francijoe-If you have more 5!!!Drunk 😉

        Reply
        • NinaCally

          December 19, 2016 at 5:45 pm

          5 stars
          Yes, go easy on it.... Os sweet but strong. Delicious for the cold winter nights, or perfect for after any meal.

          Reply
    8. Anh

      June 24, 2010 at 9:50 pm

      5 stars
      This is new to me! I’ve been used to sugar cane, au naturel. This looks great!

      Reply
    9. rebecca subbiah

      June 24, 2010 at 10:51 pm

      5 stars
      oh this looks great man your country has such cool food and drinks

      Reply
    10. Mari's Cakes

      June 24, 2010 at 11:05 pm

      5 stars
      Erica this looks interesting...I would love to taste it. Love the picture.

      Un saludo : )

      Reply
    11. Kim

      June 24, 2010 at 11:31 pm

      5 stars
      I love those cute little cups, Erica! I bet this drink is sweet and slightly spicy from the cinnamon. Looks very tasty.

      Reply
    12. Joy

      June 24, 2010 at 11:38 pm

      5 stars
      How gorgeous! Beautiful, delicious and refreshing! What more could you ask of a drink!

      Reply
    13. Ruth

      June 25, 2010 at 12:32 am

      5 stars
      This sounds like the perfect drink for me! Love the cinnamon!

      Reply
    14. Jenn (Jenn's Menu and Lifestyle Blog)

      June 25, 2010 at 5:30 am

      5 stars
      That's different! I've heard of Mexican hot chocolate with cinnamon, but never a straight cinnamon drink. I bet it's tasty as can be. 🙂

      Jenn

      Reply
      • NinaCally

        December 19, 2016 at 5:48 pm

        5 stars
        The cinnamon is just one of the ingredients; you won't taste as the main flavor. The combination of flavored and the smell are incredibly unique. Great for cold nights, bonfires and camping !!!!!

        Reply
    15. grace

      June 25, 2010 at 5:53 am

      5 stars
      even though the temperature is almost in triple digits here, i'd drink this hot beverage with gusto!

      Reply
    16. Erica

      June 25, 2010 at 8:07 am

      5 stars
      Thank you so much guys!

      Reply
    17. norma

      June 25, 2010 at 9:55 am

      5 stars
      You got me at the aguardiente. Love the stuff!

      Reply
    18. Lori

      June 26, 2010 at 10:55 am

      5 stars
      Oh, I would love this. I usually don't like sugar cane juice alone, but when it is spiced up it is so much more tasty for me.

      Reply
    19. Oysterculture

      June 26, 2010 at 4:21 pm

      5 stars
      Oh, this drink sounds so good! I cannot wait to make it, love all the spiciness. Plus any drink called fire water deserves attention.

      Reply
    20. Jenn AKA The Leftover Queen

      June 26, 2010 at 5:19 pm

      5 stars
      This sounds so good, especially to a cinnamon lover like me!

      Reply
    21. Tracey@TangledNoodle

      June 28, 2010 at 8:43 am

      5 stars
      I could drink sugar cane juice all day long - its sweetness is more satisfying but not as cloying as sodas and such. I have never tried aguardiente and I know my husband, who loves to try new spirits, would be very intrigued. This drink would be just the thing to sip leisurely while you're gathered with others, just chatting . . . 😎

      Reply
    22. tasteofbeirut

      June 30, 2010 at 2:55 am

      5 stars
      A new drink I would love to try; anise-flavored drink are right up my alley!

      Reply
    23. Rajesh

      September 06, 2011 at 1:12 pm

      5 stars
      I love this drink .. !! I was at Monsarate in Bogota and there I tried this drink first time and I am such a fan of canelazo drink ever since.. Actually I just made some this morning..
      With Necter Aguardiente.. And it was blissful to say the least..
      Thanks Erika !

      Reply
    24. heidileon

      August 23, 2012 at 8:35 am

      5 stars
      Uy, suena delicioso. Que bien me caería un canelazo ahorita que ando agripada, seguro que me curaba pero ya!

      Reply
    25. Fact Checker

      December 05, 2012 at 6:49 pm

      5 stars
      What?? Canelazo is a traditional spiced hot drink from the highlands in Ecuador.

      Reply
      • Erica

        December 05, 2012 at 10:45 pm

        5 stars
        And....Colombia!

        Reply
        • NinaCally

          December 19, 2016 at 5:51 pm

          5 stars
          It is one very common drink in Colombia as well; no mistery, we are neighbors, and we share so many delicious drinks!!!

          Reply
    26. Chrysanthi

      February 10, 2016 at 10:04 am

      5 stars
      OH MY GOD!!!
      I visited Colombia this year for the fisrt time.
      I tried this at a village in the coffee area called Salento and I freaking loved it!
      I wanted to recreate it and I stambled upon this recipe and your blog.
      I am not Colombian but I love different cultures and cuisines and your blog will help me to maintain the memories of this trip through my tatse buds!
      Thank you!!!

      Reply
    27. Anonymous

      November 02, 2018 at 2:23 am

      5 stars
      oh, I tried this in a little cafe in the Chorro de Quevedo district of Bogota, I think they may have put a little mint in it as well

      Reply

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