Versión en Español Chilean café helado is iced coffee made with instant coffee, cold milk, and sugar, topped with scoops of vanilla ice cream, whipped cream, chocolate or manjar sauce, and wafer rolls. It takes 10 minutes to prepare and makes 1 tall glass. It is a hugely popular treat in Chile, where people eat ice cream in any season, and it is perfect for hot spring and summer days. How to Make Chilean Café…
Versión en Español Chilean banana milk, or leche con plátano, is cold milk mixed with ripe bananas mashed with a little sugar and a few drops of lemon, optionally sweetened with honey, made without a blender. It takes 10 minutes to prepare and serves 4. This easy, inexpensive drink brings back childhood memories for many Chileans and is a family favorite for breakfast or afternoon tea. How to Make Chilean Banana Milk? It is as…
Versión en Español Oat water, or agua de avena, is a light drink made by soaking rolled oats, rinsing them, and blending them with water and a little honey, then flavoring it with a cinnamon stick and a few drops of vanilla and chilling it. It takes 10 minutes of preparation, plus 6 hours of soaking, and makes about 8 glasses. It is a popular homemade drink in Latin America, often used as part of…
Versión en Español Golden milk, called leche de oro or leche dorada in Spanish, is warm milk infused with cinnamon, green cardamom, and vanilla, then spiced with turmeric, ground cinnamon, ginger, black pepper, cayenne, and clove, lightly sweetened and strained. It takes 10 minutes of preparation and about 15 minutes of cooking, and serves 4. Also known as a turmeric latte, it is a drink of Indian origin that has become popular around the world…
Versión en Español Chilean chicha with orange, or chicha con naranja, is a refreshing country drink that mixes cold grape chicha with freshly squeezed orange juice, chilled and served with ice and an orange slice. It takes 15 minutes to prepare, plus 30 minutes of chilling, and serves 4. It combines the sweetness of chicha with the bright flavor of orange, and it is perfect for family gatherings and hot summer days in the Chilean…
Versión en Español Chilean hot chocolate, or chocolate caliente, is whole milk infused with orange peel, thickened with pure cocoa powder and melted milk chocolate, and sweetened to taste with sugar and a touch of vanilla. It takes 10 minutes of preparation and about 20 minutes of cooking, and serves 4. It is a classic of Chilean birthday parties and cold winter days, creamy and comforting, with a subtle citrus note from the orange. How…
Versión en Español Chilean chocorrón is a simple cocktail of rum and chocolate milk poured over ice and gently stirred, sometimes dusted with cocoa powder. It takes 5 minutes to prepare and makes 2 drinks. Its name joins chocolate and ron, the Spanish word for rum, and it has become an icon of Chilean popular culture, especially among university students. How to Make a Chocorrón? The rum and chocolate milk are mixed directly in tall…
Versión en Español Amaretto sour Chilean style is a simple cocktail made by shaking amaretto liqueur with lemon juice and a splash of bourbon whiskey, served over ice with an orange slice and a maraschino cherry. It takes 10 minutes to prepare and makes 1 drink. Created in the United States, it is usually enjoyed as an after dinner drink or to unwind at the end of the day, and this version skips the sugar…
Versión en Español Jote, also called tincola, is a Chilean drink made by mixing red wine with cola in roughly equal parts and serving it over ice, sometimes with a slice of orange. It takes 5 minutes to make and this recipe serves 4. The same mix is popular in many countries under different names, such as calimocho in Spain, but in Chile it is a summer classic and a favorite of university students thanks…
Versión en Español Gum syrup, or jarabe de goma, is made by dissolving 1 cup of sugar in 1/2 cup of water over medium heat, whisking in 1 tablespoon of powdered gum arabic, and simmering gently for about 10 minutes until slightly thickened, then cooling and storing it in a sterilized jar in the refrigerator. It takes 5 minutes of preparation plus 15 minutes of cooking and makes 12 servings. Unlike simple syrup, it gives…