Peruvian Beverages

Pisco Sour is a Peruvian cocktail made with a combination of Pisco brandy, lime juice, sugar syrup, and egg whites. The ingredients are shaken with ice and then strained into an old-fashioned glass. The cocktail is traditionally garnished with Ama... READ MORE

Pisco is a brandy that is distilled from the fermented grape juice. It was invented in the 16th century as a replacement for orujo—an ancient Spanish pomace brandy. Although it is also produced in Chile, Peruvian pisco resu... READ MORE

Chicha Morada is a non-alcoholic drink originating from Peru whose use and consumption dates back to the era before the creation of the Inca empire. It is traditionally made by boiling purple corn and pineapple rinds in water, and once al... READ MORE

Often referred to as maca punch, ponche de maca is a flavorful juice with Peruvian origins. This nutritive beverage is primarily made with maca - a root with energizing and restorative properties that has been cultivated since the time of... READ MORE

Chilcano is a Peruvian cocktail made with a combination of pisco, lime juice, and ginger ale. The simple cocktail is prepared by combining the ingredients in a highball glass over ice, then stirring the combination. If desired, the cockta... READ MORE

Chicha de jora is an ancient Peruvian alcoholic drink that is made from fermented jora—a type of yellow maize. The discovery of pottery mills near Machu Picchu suggests that the Incas have made chicha de jora, and it is belived that... 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

Chicha Sour is a Peruvian cocktail made with a combination of pisco, lemon or lime juice, simple syrup, egg whites, and chicha morada – a traditional beverage made from purple corn. In order to prepare the cocktail, all ingredients ... 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

Siete Raíces, also known as Seven Roots, is a herbal formula widely sold in markets and healths stores of Peru. It is believed that it can be used to increase energy and stamina and reduce fatigue, but it also acts an aphr... READ MORE

Don Alfredo is a popular Peruvian cocktail made with a combination of pisco, elderflower liqueur, lime juice, and soda water. To prepare it, the first three ingredients should be poured into a glass filled with ice, then topped with a spl... READ MORE

Amargo Chuncho bitters, also known simply as Chuncho Bitters, is a Peruvian bitters product traditionally used to prepare a pisco sour cocktail. It is produced in Lima, Peru, from 30 various peels, herbs, roots, barks, and flowers from the Peruvia... READ MORE

Leche de monja (translated as nun's milk) is a sweet Peruvian cocktail with a creamy and velvety texture. It is made with a combination of eggs, pisco, and condensed milk. The ingredients are whipped until frothy, and the creamy blend is then pour... READ MORE

Aguajina is a drink native to Peru, made from mashed, filtered, and sweetened fruit of the aguaje palm tree. It is has a high content of minerals, vitamins, proteins, and antioxidants. The beverage is especially beneficial for wo... READ MORE

El Capitán is a Peruvian cocktail made with a combination of Pisco, sweet vermouth, and Angostura bitters. In order to prepare it, all ingredients should be stirred with ice, then strained into a coupe glass. The cocktail is garnis... 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

Piranha Bite is a popular Peruvian party cocktail made with a combination of Apple Piranha, Cherry Piranha, Kola Piranha, and orange juice. Piranha is a brand of schnapps with three distinctive juicy flavors, all of which are used in this... READ MORE

Chicha de Guiñapo is a traditional beverage indigenous to the region of Arequipa, historically consumed since the 18th century and made from black maize, known locally as "maíz negro" or "maíz morado". The preparation of chich... READ MORE

Huitochado, colloquially known as the aphrodisiac of the Peruvian jungle is a syrup made from the fruit of the huito tree. It is believed that it has a number of health benefits, and it can be used to treat asthma and rheumatism. Huitocha... READ MORE