Canelazo
The hot cinnamon toddy: canelazo — aguardiente simmered with cinnamon, naranjilla (lulo) juice, panela and spices, served steaming at highland festivals (Quito's December fiestas run on it) — the Andes' answer to mulled wine.
What it is
The hot cinnamon toddy: canelazo — aguardiente simmered with cinnamon, naranjilla (lulo) juice, panela and spices, served steaming at highland festivals (Quito's December fiestas run on it) — the Andes' answer to mulled wine. Origins: canelazo blends the colonial spice pantry with Andean fruit; the Fiestas de Quito made it iconic. Made from: aguardiente, naranjilla juice, panela, cinnamon, cloves, water. How it's made: 1) Simmer the spiced juice and panela. 2) Add aguardiente off the boil (keep the fire in). 3) Serve in small glasses or jars, hot. Served: at street stalls during festivals, with empanadas de viento. Flavor: cinnamon-citrus warmth, sneaky strength. Strength: ~15-25% as served. Culture: canelazo is Quito's winter hug — December's official drink. See also: Ecuadorian Aguardiente (Puntas).
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