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 drink, best consumed after a meal.
Colombiana goes well with bandeja paisa and it's used to make the bittersweet and refreshing Colombian cocktail refajo.
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 country, but it is mainly associated with the Andean region.
The resulting drink is potent (typically around 30% ABV), smooth, and crisp. It has a herbal character and licorice licorice-like notes. It is usually served neat, traditionally in shot glasses. It is also sometimes incorporated into cocktails and long drinks.
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 is also regarded as a slightly energizing drink.
Although they share a similar name, mate de coca and mate—a herbal infusion often associated with Argentina—should not be mixed up. Coca tea is widely available and legal throughout South America, but outside the region, many countries ban the import and consummation due to the link between coca leaves and cocaine.
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 is chilled for a minimum of three hours before it is blended and develops a smooth, creamy consistency.
It is typically served cold with a light sprinkling of cinnamon on top.
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 includes lemon and lime juice.
This refreshing drink is usually served cold, preferably in an ice-filled glass, and garnished with a lime wheel. Sometimes, aguapanela is used as a base for hot chocolate or coffee. The alcohol-laced version is known as canelazo. In Venezuela, similar variety is known as papelón con limón.
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