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    My Colombian Recipes » Recipes » Drinks » Guarapo Costeño (colombian Sugar Cane And Lime Drink)

    Guarapo Costeño (Colombian Sugar Cane and Lime Drink)

    Jun 10, 2025 · Modified: Jun 10, 2025 by Erica Dinho · 13 Comments

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    Guarapo Costeño is a traditional Colombian drink popular in the Caribbean coast of the country. This refreshing sugar cane and lime drink is perfect during a hot summer day.

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    What is Guarapo Costeño?

    It’s a traditional Colombian cold drink, very popular on the Coast of Colombia, also known as Agua de Panela con Limón in other parts of the country.

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    Guarapo Costeño is made by boiling water with Panela, and mixing it with fresh lime juice. For those who are not familiar with Panela or Piloncillo, it is a Latin product that is made with sugarcane and is sweet and brown. It is sold in blocks or grated, and the flavor is similar to brown sugar. Panela can be found in Latin grocery stores or online at amazon.com.

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    Ingredients You'll Need

    The printable recipe card with exact amounts and directions is below.

    Limes: I recommend using fresh lime juice for this recipe.

    Panela: It's also known as piloncillo and you can find it at your local latin market or online.

    Water and Ice: You need water to make de drink and ice to serve.

    Guarapo Costeño is a very refreshing drink and perfect for warm days. You can adjust the amount of water and panela depending on how sweet you like your drinks. I love to keep a large pitcher of this drink in my fridge all summer.

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    How to Make Guarapo Costeño

    • Combine the water and panela in a medium pot.
    • Bring to a boil and let it cook for 15 minutes.
    • Let it cool and add the lime juice. Mix well and place in the refrigerator. Serve very cold with ice cubes.
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    Guarapo Costeño (Colombian Sugar Cane and Lime Drink)Recipe

    Erica Dinho
    5 from 13 votes
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    Prep Time 5 minutes mins
    Cook Time 15 minutes mins
    Total Time 20 minutes mins
    Course Drinks
    Cuisine Colombian
    Servings 4 servings
    Calories 215 kcal

    Ingredients
     

    • 7 cups of water
    • ½ pound of panela
    • Juice of 3 limes or to your taste

    Instructions
     

    • Combine the water and panela in a medium pot.
    • Bring to a boil and let it cook for 15 minutes.
    • Let it cool and add the lime juice. Mix well and place in the refrigerator. Serve very cold with ice cubes.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 215kcalCarbohydrates: 56gProtein: 0.1gSodium: 37mgPotassium: 75mgSugar: 55gCalcium: 59mgIron: 0.4mg
    Keyword aguapanela. colombian drinks, guarapo
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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. Daniel Sogamoso "El Travieso Colombiano

      July 23, 2013 at 4:24 pm

      5 stars
      Hola mi Paisita Erica,
      Me encanta tus recetas, son muy parecidas a las de mi mama y claro y creci comiendo, tomando, bebendo y gustando nuestra comida y estoy tratando de levantar el nivel de esa comida rustica sin olvidar del sabor y integridad. Buena noticia pa' ti, salio mi Genieo y tenia propaganda en la tercera anuncia y llego por aca: search.genieo en la pagina principal estas a la mano izquierda abajo de noticias mas populares. Bacano!
      Un abrazo,
      Daniel "El Travieso Colombiano"

      Reply
    2. rosita

      July 23, 2013 at 7:55 pm

      5 stars
      Ohhh una delicia irresistible tenemos amigos en Colombia nos prepararon esta bebida bien helada sencillo y ricooooo,abrazos y saludos.

      Reply
    3. rebecca

      July 23, 2013 at 11:28 pm

      5 stars
      looks like a lovely summer drink and love cane juice had in India

      Reply
    4. Juliana

      July 23, 2013 at 11:44 pm

      5 stars
      So interesting this dehydrated sugar cane...looks really refreshing with lemon...perfect for this warm weather.
      Hope you are having a great week Erica 😀

      Reply
    5. Angie@Angie's Recipes

      July 24, 2013 at 10:07 am

      5 stars
      Totally refreshing and perfect for the summer!

      Reply
    6. lisaiscooking

      July 24, 2013 at 6:24 pm

      5 stars
      That looks so delightfully refreshing! Wish I could grab a tall glass right now.

      Reply
    7. Joanne

      July 25, 2013 at 6:45 am

      5 stars
      Mmm such a lovely and refreshing drink for summer!

      Reply
    8. Norma - Platanos, Mangoes and Me!

      July 26, 2013 at 5:05 am

      5 stars
      A great thirst quencher and lovely pictures.

      Reply
    9. grace

      July 26, 2013 at 12:54 pm

      5 stars
      apparently, refreshing is a popular word to describe this drink, but it's the best one i can think of!

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    10. Gigi

      July 28, 2013 at 9:36 am

      5 stars
      Try it hot and you will get a fantastic remedy for colds! drink it before going to bed 🙂
      Asian contries have their own version of Panela, try any Indian shop, they call it GUR.

      Reply
    11. esther

      October 25, 2013 at 10:26 pm

      5 stars
      Is alcohol ever added? If so, what kind?

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    12. che

      December 05, 2013 at 10:23 pm

      5 stars
      Aguardiente and cinnamon

      Reply
    13. ila

      February 01, 2020 at 3:45 am

      5 stars
      I’ve tried your recipe and it’s very tasty and refreshing. I’ll wait for the next recipe

      Reply

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