Licuado

Licuado is a Mexican blended beverage consisting of milk, fresh fruit, and ice. The drink is popular throughout Latin America, where it is also known as batido. The beverage gained fame in the USA during the immigration period in the 1990s.

Licuado, which means blended or liquefied, may also contain nuts, honey, and spices such as vanilla, cloves, or cinnamon, while in some varieties fruit can be replaced with chocolate. Due to its nutritive value, licuado is considered a quintessential breakfast food providing energy for the day, and it is usually served in a tall glass garnished with fruit.