Guaro
The national spirit: guaro — Costa Rica's clear cane aguardiente (Cacique, made by the state distillery FANAL since the 1800s) — drunk in shots with salt and lime, in 'guaro sours' (the chiliguaro: guaro, tomato juice, lime, hot sauce — the beloved shooter) and at every fiesta.
What it is
The national spirit: guaro — Costa Rica's clear cane aguardiente (Cacique, made by the state distillery FANAL since the 1800s) — drunk in shots with salt and lime, in 'guaro sours' (the chiliguaro: guaro, tomato juice, lime, hot sauce — the beloved shooter) and at every fiesta. Origins: guaro (from aguardiente) has been made in Costa Rica since colonial times; FANAL's Cacique (the 'chief') is the standard bottle. Made from: sugar cane spirit, distilled clean, 30%. How it's made: 1) Distil cane spirit. 2) Dilute to a friendly 30%. 3) Serve cold with company. Served: chiliguaro shots at bars; guaro con limón at village fiestas; in the 'Miguelito' cocktail. Flavor: clean, lightly sweet fire. Strength: 30%. Culture: 'un Cacique' is Costa Rica's social shorthand — pura vida in a shot glass. See also: Costa Rican Rum (Centenario).
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