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DRINKS
These are the most well know beers in peru:
CUSQUEÑA BEER
CRISTAL BEER
PILSEN BEER |
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ABOUT COKTAILS
In Peru there hundreds of cocktails in bars, hotels or restaurants. |
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• Coca Tea or Mate de Coca, a tea made from the leaves of the coca plant. It is legal to drink this tea in Peru. It is not a drug and it is great for adjusting to the altitude or after a heavy meal. It may be found cold but normally is served hot. Coca leaves have been used as a stimulant by some of the Andean people of Peru, where unprocessed coca remains legal and popular today as a common herbal tea with mild stimulant effects. In the highlands, coca tea and chewed leaves are used as a breathing aid to combat the effects of altitude sickness. |
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- Pisco Sour. An alcoholic drink with a interesting ingredients list, such white of an egg, that is the main drink in Peru and is available in most places in Lima , Cusco, Puno, Arequipa, Huaraz. Everywhere you go you will find Pisco sour. It is made from pisco, a kind of brandy that is worth a try; it is a strong drink as pisco is 30° to 40° (around 70 to 80 proof) spirit, and the sweet taste can be deceiving. You haven't tried the true pisco if you haven't tried Peruvian pisco. |
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| - Inca kola, The Peruvian equivalent of Coca Cola in the rest of the world, which was recently purchased by Coca Cola yet retains its unique taste. It is bright yellow and tastes like bubble gum. |
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- Emoliente. Another popular drink in Peru, often sold in the streets by vendors for 50 centimos (approximately 20 cents US) Peruvian people don’t take dollar coins. Pay with our currency or dollar bill. The Emoliente is always served hot, its flavor is best described as a thick, viscuous tea, but surprisingly refreshing - depending on what herb and fruit extracts you choose to put into it, of course. Normally the vendor's mix will be good enough if you choose not to say anything, but you're free to select the mix yourself. |
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| - Chicha de jora, A cheap traditional alcoholic drink made from corn that is fermented and rather high in alcohol content for a non-distilled beverage. Not normally available at formal restaurants and quite uncommon in Lima outside of residentail areas. |
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- Chicha morada, not to be confused with the previous one, is a soft drink made from boiled purple corn, with sugar and spices added (not a soda). Quite refreshing, it is widely available and very recommendable. Normally Peruvian cuisine restaurants will have their freshly made supply as part of the menu; it is also available from street vendors or diners. |
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