The canelazo and other typical drinks in the Quito Festivities

In Ecuador there are various traditional drinks, very popular for its good taste. Many were created decades ago and have changed over the years.

In Quito, during their parties, there are some preparations are consumed more frequently and it is usual to find them in restaurants, cafes, etc.

Here are some typical drinks that are consumed during the Quito Festivities:

Cinnamon

A well-known drink throughout Ecuador and that is consumed with greater frequency in the provinces of the Sierra.

There are several recipes to prepare it, but among the Ingredients that it generally contains are: brandy, cinnamon, naranjilla, water, sugar or panela. The fruits that are added to it help to minimize the strong taste of the alcohol. This drink is served hot.

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Rosero

A refreshing drink that has its origin in Quito. It is less known than canelazo and its flavor may vary depending on who prepares it. This one has a lot of ingredients.

1 pound of mote soaked

4 liters of water

5 cups of sugar

4 cloves

1 pineapple

1 babaco

1 pound strawberries

1 Teaspoon vanilla extract

– Prepare a syrup by boiling 2 liters of water with 3 cups of sugar and cloves.

– Chop the pineapple, the babaco and the strawberries. Besides, cook the mote in 2 liters of water for about 2 hours until smooth. You can add more water if necessary. Halfway through cooking add half of each of the chopped fruits so that they continue to cook for another hour with the mote.

– Blend the other half of the fruits with the remaining sugar and add to the rosero, but do not add more water. Serve this drink very cold.

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Rice chicha

It is a typical sweet drink that does not contain alcohol. It is a very popular preparation in many cities of the country and it also gains greater fame during the Quito Festivities.

2 cups of rice

10 cups of water

1/4 teaspoon of salt

1 can of condensed milk

3 teaspoons of vanilla essence

ice to taste

– The rice is washed and cooked until the rice falls apart, that is, until it is completely mazacotudo. Then, once cool, put in the blender together with the salt, condensed milk, vanilla and ice. If it is not very sweet add a little sugar.

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– If it is too thick, you can dilute it with a little milk. Serve chilled in tall glasses and garnish with lemon rind or ground cinnamon. (I)