Colombian Beverages

Cholado is an icy cross between a fruit salad, a cocktail, and a frozen dessert. Also known as raspao, the beverage is prepared with fresh fruit such as strawberries, bananas, kiwi, papaya, pineapple, and maracuya, along with milk and a s... READ MORE

Champús is a traditional cold beverage that is also popular in Peru and Ecuador. It is made with dried maize, pineapple, mashed lulo (also known as naranjilla), panela, cloves, cinnamon, and orange zest or tree leaves. Ref... READ MORE

Guarapo is a Latin American drink made from raw, pressed sugarcane juice mixed with water, ice, and lots of fresh limes. Most often, the vendors that sell it will extract the sugar cane juice right on the spot using a metal sugar cane pre... READ MORE

Bittersweet and refreshing, Refajo is a Colombian cocktail made with a combination of Colombiana soda, pale lager, and sometimes aguardiente as well. All ingredients are typically mixed together in a chilled pitcher without stirring. The ... 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

Aguapanela is a non-alcoholic drink mostly associated with Colombia but commonly found in several Central and South American countries. In its basic form, aguapanela combines water (agua) and unrefined cane sugar. It also commonly include... READ MORE

Lulada is a cold, refreshing drink originating from El Valle region of Colombia, made with mashed lulos, lime juice, water, sugar, and ice. Lulo, also known as naranjilla in Ecuador and Panama, is an exotic fruit popular in Colom... READ MORE

Canelazo is a spiced beverage that is enjoyed in various parts of Peru, Ecuador, Colombia, and Argentina. Although there are different versions of the drink, it is usually made with a combination of cinnamon water (hot water infused with ... READ MORE

Avena Colombiana is a creamy summer drink originating from Colombia. It is made from oats that have been soaked overnight before being simmered in milk and water, which are flavored with cinnamon, cloves, and a little sugar. The mixture i... READ MORE

Aguardiente is a generic term used for various distilled spirits from the Iberian peninsula and Central and South America. In Colombia, aguardiente is a sugarcane spirit that is flavored with anise. The drink is enjoyed in the entire coun... READ MORE

Colombiana soda is an orange soft drink that tastes like cream soda with hints of bubblegum. It is a kola champagne soda, and it has been produced by Postobón, S.A., the largest Columbian beverage company, since 1904. It's a refreshing drin... READ MORE

Masato de arroz is a fermented rice beverage from Colombia. The base is always made with rice, but the drink is versatile and can include various ingredients. It is typically prepared by blending water and soaked rice. The combination is sweetened... READ MORE

Colombia is a patriotic cocktail made with a combination of vodka, grenadine syrup, lemon juice, orange juice, and blue curaçao. In order to prepare it, vodka and fruit juices should first be mixed, then strained into a cocktail gl... READ MORE

Caspiroleta is a warming alcoholic (sometimes non-alcoholic) drink that most likely originated in Peru, but it is also popular in Colombia. It is a type of eggnog made with milk, eggs, sugar, cinnamon, vanilla, and usually some kind of al... READ MORE

Candil is a creamy and rich Colombian milk-based drink, often dubbed as Colombian eggnog. It is made with milk, beaten eggs (or egg yolks), sugar (panela), and spices, all cooked over low heat to create a thick, smooth, and aromatic bever... READ MORE

Hervido de Piña Nariñense is a traditional hot drink from the Nariño department of southern Colombia. It is typically enjoyed during the colder months. The beverage is made by boiling water with fresh fruit pineapple juices. T... READ MORE