Drinks

Alcoholic and non-alcoholic Colombian drinks, traditional and non-traditional : I got you covered. Perfect to refresh and feel like you’re in the Caribbean, or to warm up with on a cold, rainy day.

Spiced Hot Chocolate

Spiced Hot Chocolate

For breakfast, on a cold and rainy afternoon, or with bread and cheese at night: hot chocolate is popular all throughout Colombia. This variation of traditional chocolate contains warm spices such as cinnamon, ginger, allspice, and cloves, making it a perfect and comforting drink for 

Cholado (Colombian Icy Fruit Cocktail)

Cholado (Colombian Icy Fruit Cocktail)

Shaved ice smothered in fruit syrup, topped with the most delicious fresh fruit and condensed milk. In the Valle del Cauca region of Colombia, they know how to make a refreshing dessert that you can eat at all times of the day. A cholado is 

Colombian Mazamorra Recipe

Colombian Mazamorra Recipe

Colombian mazamorra is a drink made of milk and corn (hominy) sweetened by panela (unrefined cane sugar). It is a popular drink, traditionally from the Antioquia region in Colombia. With this recipe you can make your own homemade version. Because of the use of soy 

Limonada de Panela (Colombian Sugarcane Limeade)

Limonada de Panela (Colombian Sugarcane Limeade)

If you’re looking for the ultimate refreshing drink on a hot day, Colombian limonada de panela (Colombian Sugarcane Limeade) is the answer. Unlike its warm counterpart, which is ideal for chilly nights, this recipe focuses on making a delicious homemade limeade. Iced aguapanela is ice-cold 

Colombian Lulada (Lulo Fruit Drink)

Colombian Lulada (Lulo Fruit Drink)

A lulada is a refreshing drink starring lulo (also called naranjilla), which is a Latin-American tropical fruit with a citrus flavor. Haz clic en Lulada Colombiana (Bebida de Lulo/Naranjilla) para la receta en español. What is a lulo/ naranjilla? Lulo is a fruit that belongs 

Aguapanela (Colombian Sugarcane Drink)

Aguapanela (Colombian Sugarcane Drink)

When we think of hot drinks, coffee or tea are usually the first things that come to mind. Colombia’s best-kept secret is, however, aguapanela (also known as agua de panela). There is nothing more Colombian (in the Andean region) than relaxing on a chilly afternoon 

Colombian Vegan Oatmeal Drink (Avena)

Colombian Vegan Oatmeal Drink (Avena)

Colombian Vegan Oatmeal Drink (Avena). Esta receta también está disponible en español. Colombian avena is a traditional non-alcoholic drink prepared with oatmeal. The main ingredient of the drink is, not surprisingly, oatmeal (which means avena in Spanish). It is a thick, sweet and creamy shake 

Chelada (Beer Cocktail)

Chelada (Beer Cocktail)

Chelada (Beer Cocktail). Esta receta también está disponible en Español. Although this is a Colombian foodblog, today I will feature the chelada, a beer cocktail that is originally from Mexico.  But 100 % worth to be featured here, because the chelada is very popular in