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Aguardiente

↳ from Antioquia, Colombia

Colombia's national spirit: an aniseed-flavoured sugar-cane drink drunk in shots at parties and festivals.

History

Aguardiente (fire water) came with the Spanish. Antioqueño is the best-known brand, from Medellín.

Ingredients

  • Sugar cane spirit
  • Anise
  • Sugar

How it's made

  1. Ferment cane juice or molasses
  2. Distil
  3. Flavour with anise
  4. Dilute and sweeten
  5. Bottle

Famous brands & makers

  • Aguardiente Antioqueño
  • Aguardiente Nariño
  • Aguardiente Cristal
  • Ron Medellín

For readers of legal drinking age. Please drink responsibly.

Ratings & notes

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