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This potent Filipino drink is made from the fermented sap of the coconut palm. It is a clear, colorless spirit that is quite strong, with the usual alcohol content at around 40% ABV. Apart from the classic version, modern varieties are often tinted, sweetened, and flavored. Lambanog is traditionally enjoyed neat, usually as a shot, but it also blends well in cocktails and mixed drinks.
In the past, it was frequently produced by farmers, similar to a local version of moonshine, but recently it has mostly shifted to factory production, and its quality has significantly improved. The drink is traditionally produced and enjoyed in the Quezon province.
Arrack is a generic term used for a variety of distilled spirits that are often unrelated and can be made from different ingredients. They are found throughout East Indies—predominantly India, Sri Lanka, Indonesia, and the Philippines.
The two dominant varieties include Ceylon arrack that is distilled from fermented juice of the coconut palm and Batavian arrack that is made from molasses. The origin of arrack is vague, and though it cannot be precisely stated when and where it was exactly invented, some of the oldest references date back to the 15th century.
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Tubâ is a traditional fermented drink made from palm sap, enjoyed in the Philippines, Guam, Mexico, and other parts of Southeast Asia. In these regions, tubâ is typically crafted by tapping the flower bud of the coconut palm or, in some areas, the nipa palm, to collect the sap, which is then left to ferment.
This process produces an initial sweet, mildly tangy flavor, which becomes stronger and more acidic as fermentation continues, resulting in higher alcohol content. In the Philippines and Guam, fresh tubâ is often enjoyed as a lightly fermented, mildly alcoholic beverage.
Tapuy is a variety of rice wine that hails from the Philippines. The drink is made from glutinous rice that is fermented with a local starter culture known as bubod. The combination can be left to ferment for several days, but it is best to ferment and age it for several months, preferably in traditional clay jars.
Tapuy is never diluted or sweetened, and it can be enjoyed warm or chilled, but it also works well in cocktails or as an ingredient in marinades and sauces. It has a long history among the mountain tribes in the Cordilleras, where it is often served as a ceremonial wine.
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