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Canelazo and naranjillazo spiced drinks
Canelazo and Naranjillazo are traditional warm spiced drinks featuring cinnamon, sugar, and aguardiente with distinct twists. Canelazo is a cinnamon-infused sweetened water spiked with aguardiente, while Naranjillazo adds tangy naranjilla concentrate for a fruity flavor. Both drinks are simmered to blend spices before adding alcohol and serving hot, offering warming beverages with varying strength options.
Cook Time
30 mins
Servings:
6
Course:
Drinks, Cocktails
Cuisine:
South American, Ecuadorian
Ingredients
Canelazo
- 6 cups of water
- 8 cinnamon stick
- 1 cup sugar or grated panela
- aguardiente to taste
Naranjillazo
- 4 cups of water
- 2 cups naranjilla concentrate previously frozen
- 1 ¼ cup sugar or grated panela
- 8 cinnamon stick
- aguardiente to taste
Aguardiente guidelines – adjust based on you preference (or the weather)
- For a light canelazo add 1 oz of aguardiente to each glass of canelazo.
- For a medium-strong canelazo add 1.5 oz of aguardiente to each glass of canelazo.
- For a strong canelazo add 2 oz of aguardiente to each glass of canelazo.
Instructions
- Combine all the ingredients, except for the aguardiente, in a medium sized pot.
- Bring to a boil, reduce the heat and simmer for 30-40 minutes. To make the fast or cheater version you can simply boil it for 10-15 minutes.
- Mix in the aguardiente and serve immediately.
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Notes
- Omit aguardiente for a non-alcoholic, hot spiced tea version of the drinks.
- Adjust the amount of aguardiente based on personal preference or desired drink strength.
- Simmer longer for a richer, more infused flavor; shorter boiling times yield a lighter taste.