South American Drinks
Pisco - All About Pisco - Peruvian & Chilean Pisco Brandy
Information about Pisco, a popular brandy produced in Peru and Chile, most often enjoyed in the classic pisco sour cocktail.
Frozen Pisco Sour Cocktail
The Pisco Sour is the Peruvian adaptation of a whiskey sour. It's made from tart South American key limes and the grape distilled brandy called Pisco. This version is made in the blender, rather than shaken over ice.
La Tizana - Tropical Venezuelan Fruit Drink
La tizana is a refreshing Venezuelan drink with tropical fruit, citrus, and grenadine.
Caipirinha Cocktail
This cocktail is made with a deliciously sweet Brazilian sugarcane rum called cachaça.
Caipirini Cocktail
The Brazilian version of a martini.
Cola de Mono - Monkey's Tail
This spiced alcoholic coffee drink is traditionally served with pan de pascua at Christmastime in Chile.
Chicha Morada - Purple Corn Punch
This is a sweet, refreshing dark purple drink made by boiling purple corn and pineapple. It has a spicy flavor from the cloves and apples. Quince and cinnamon are common ingredients.
Frozen Coconut Smoothie - Cocada Venezolana
This popular Venezuelan smoothie coconut is made with fresh coconut.
Yerba Mate Tea
Yerba mate is a plant in the holly family, and its dried leaves are used to make a popular tea drink in Argentina, Uruguay and other South American countries.
Peach Smoothie - Batido de Duraznos
A thick, creamy milkshake made with fresh summer peaches.