Bolivian Beverages

Singani is a brandy variety that is exclusively distilled from Muscat of Alexandria grapes. Due to the specific terroir and the strict rules regarding the production method, the base wine is complex, aromatic, and flavorful. Signani has b... READ MORE

Mate de coca is a herbal infusion that is made by steeping coca leaves or teabags consisting of coca leaves in hot water. This ancient drink has been traditionally enjoyed to treat altitude sickness, and due to the small amounts of alkaloids, it i... READ MORE

Sucumbé is a warm wintertime cocktail that combines milk, singani brandy, spices, and eggs. Often compared to eggnog, it is made with a milk base that is infused with spices, typically cinnamon and cloves. The milky, aromatic base ... READ MORE

Yungueño is a traditional cocktail made with a combination of singani, simple sugar syrup, and orange juice. In order to prepare it, all ingredients should be well-mixed, then left to cool down in the refrigerator, as the drink is ... READ MORE

Mocochinchi is a dehydrated peach cider and one of the most popular beverages in Bolivia. It can be bought at street corners, parks, and plazas. The beverage is usually sold from large glass jars alongside other drinks such as chicha<... READ MORE

Somó is a corn-based Bolivian beverage that is traditional for eastern parts of the country. It is made with a particular type of small-kernel corn called frangollo. The corn is soaked and boiled together with cinnamon and... READ MORE

Chuflay is a popular Bolivian cocktail made with a base of singani – a brandy made from distilled white Muscat of Alexandria grapes. In order to prepare it, singani is poured in a tall glass over ice, followed by either Sprite, 7-Up... READ MORE

Garapiña is a Bolivian drink believed to have originated in Quillacollo. In its basic form, it is a combination of cinnamon and chicha—a corn-based alcoholic beverage. The mix often includes coconut, cinnamon ice cream (h... READ MORE

Chicha de piña is a chicha version made with pineapple. It is a refreshing, fizzy drink found in numerous Latin American countries, and it comes in several varieties. Although it is usually fermented, it can also be simmered and se... READ MORE

Coctel de Tumbo is a Bolivian creamy cocktail made with a combination of sweet-and-sour-flavored banana passionfruit (native to Bolivia and Peru) and singani, sometimes with the addition of condensed milk. In order to prepare it, all ingr... READ MORE

Té con té is a warming Bolivian beverage whose name translates as tea with tea. It is made with tea, cinnamon, lime, and singani—an aromatic and potent Bolivian brandy distilled from Muscat of Alexandria grape... READ MORE

Leche de tigre is a Bolivian drink made with milk, cinnamon, sugar, and singani—the popular Bolivian brandy distilled from Muscat of Alexandria grapes. The milk is heated, sweetened, and infused with cinnamon. It can be thi... READ MORE