Canelazo is a traditional Colombian hot drink made with sugar cane and cinnamon. It's very comforting and perfect for a cold day.
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!
How to Make Canelazo
- Place the aguapanela, aguardiente, cinnamon and lime juice in a medium-low pot over medium heat. Simmer for about 7 minutes. Don not 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.
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Canelazo Recipe (Sugar Cane and Cinnamon Hot Drink)
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. Don not 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
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Anonymous
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
Chrysanthi
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!!!
Fact Checker
What?? Canelazo is a traditional spiced hot drink from the highlands in Ecuador.
Erica
And....Colombia!
NinaCally
It is one very common drink in Colombia as well; no mistery, we are neighbors, and we share so many delicious drinks!!!
heidileon
Uy, suena delicioso. Que bien me caería un canelazo ahorita que ando agripada, seguro que me curaba pero ya!
Rajesh
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 !
tasteofbeirut
A new drink I would love to try; anise-flavored drink are right up my alley!
Tracey@TangledNoodle
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 . . . 😎
Jenn AKA The Leftover Queen
This sounds so good, especially to a cinnamon lover like me!
Oysterculture
Oh, this drink sounds so good! I cannot wait to make it, love all the spiciness. Plus any drink called fire water deserves attention.
Lori
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.
norma
You got me at the aguardiente. Love the stuff!