Quetzalteca Aguardiente
The people's firewater: Quetzalteca — Guatemala's beloved aguardiente (the 'chaparro' family), sold in the famous octagonal bottles, flavoured in tamarind, hibiscus (rosa de Jamaica) and nance versions — the fiesta and market-day spirit.
What it is
The people's firewater: Quetzalteca — Guatemala's beloved aguardiente (the 'chaparro' family), sold in the famous octagonal bottles, flavoured in tamarind, hibiscus (rosa de Jamaica) and nance versions — the fiesta and market-day spirit. Origins: aguardiente de caña is the colonial-era people's drink; the Rosales family of Quetzaltenango industrialised 'Quetzalteca' in the 1900s. Made from: cane spirit, sometimes fruit-flavoured. How it's made: 1) Distil cane spirit. 2) Cut to strength; flavour the editions. 3) Serve cold in small glasses. Served: at fiestas, with marimba playing and tamales steaming. Flavor: clean cane fire; the tamarind edition is the favourite. Strength: ~30-40% by edition. Culture: Quetzalteca is Xela's (Quetzaltenango's) pride — 'una Quetzalteca' needs no surname in Guatemala. See also: Guatemalan Rum (Zacapa Style).
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