Versión en Español The Chilean pisco mojito is a twist on the Cuban classic made by muddling quartered Pica lemons with sugar, lightly pressing in 8 mint leaves, filling the glass with crushed ice, adding 50 ml of Chilean pisco, and topping with soda water and a few drops of Angostura bitters. It takes 5 minutes to prepare and serves 1 person. It balances acidity, sweetness, and the aroma of mint, and the classic Cuban…
Versión en Español Chilean pronto alivio, also called mejórate pronto, is a homemade digestif made by pressing fresh white grapes, straining the juice, mixing 2 parts of juice with 1 part of grape aguardiente in a glass or clay container, and resting it in a dry, dark place for at least 30 days. It takes 30 minutes of preparation plus 30 days of resting and makes 8 servings. It is a traditional preparation from Quillón…
Versión en Español Homemade triple sec is an orange liqueur made by hanging an organic orange above 400 ml of vodka in a sealed jar for at least 21 days so its aroma infuses the spirit, then mixing the vodka with an equal amount of sugar syrup and resting the liqueur for another 7 days. It takes 30 minutes of preparation plus about 30 days of resting and makes 8 servings. Triple sec is a…
Versión en Español Homemade Irish cream is a Baileys-style liqueur made by blending 250 ml of cream, 400 ml of condensed milk, instant coffee, chocolate sauce, and vanilla at low speed, then adding 400 ml of Irish whiskey for a few more seconds, bottling it, and keeping it refrigerated for up to 2 months. It takes 5 minutes to prepare and makes 8 servings. It is a quick, economical version of the famous cream liqueur,…
Versión en Español The so-called Japanese tea is a simple herbal infusion made by simmering 4 bay leaves and 3 cinnamon sticks in 500 ml of water for 5 minutes, resting it for 5 more, straining, and adding lemon juice. It takes 5 minutes of preparation plus 10 minutes of cooking and serves 2 people. It is popular in Chile as a light drink for bloating and digestion, best taken as part of a balanced…
Versión en Español The Chilean mango sour is a pisco cocktail made by blending 500 ml of Chilean pisco with 350 ml of mango juice, sugar, and ice for about 60 seconds, served in sugar-rimmed martini glasses with an orange slice. It takes 5 minutes to prepare and serves 6 people. It is very popular in northern Chile, where it brings together the freshness of mango and the pisco of the region. How to Make…
Versión en Español Venezuelan chicha, or chicha criolla, is a sweet, creamy rice drink made by soaking rice overnight, cooking it with water and a cinnamon stick until very soft, and blending it with milk, condensed milk, evaporated milk, sugar, vanilla, and a pinch of salt, served very cold with ice and cinnamon. It takes 12 hours of preparation, mostly soaking, plus 35 minutes of cooking and serves 4 people. It is a traditional drink…
Versión en Español The Chilean palomita blanca, or paloma, is a simple aperitif made by pouring 2 parts of dry anise liqueur into a tall glass and slowly adding 4 parts of cold mineral water until the drink turns milky white, served with a little ice. It takes 5 minutes to prepare and serves 1 person. Of Spanish origin, it was very common in the bars of old Santiago and is somewhat forgotten today, although…
Versión en Español Chilean licor de membrillo is a no-waste liqueur made by boiling the peels, seeds, and cores left over from quince jelly, straining the juice, cooking it with sugar into a syrup, and mixing it with aguardiente. It takes 20 minutes of preparation plus 60 minutes of cooking and makes 6 servings. It combines the sweetness and perfume of quince with the strength of aguardiente, and is enjoyed as an aperitif or in…
Versión en Español A homemade Grimace Shake is a purple berry milkshake that copies the viral McDonald’s drink by blending vanilla ice cream, frozen blueberries, raspberries, and whole milk until creamy, topped with whipped cream and sprinkles. It takes 10 minutes to prepare and serves 2 people. It is an easy way to recreate the famous purple shake at home, with real fruit and no trip to the restaurant. How to Make a Grimace Shake…