Canelazo de Canela y Aguardiente
A warm, spiced alcoholic beverage popular in Ecuador, especially during colder months and festive occasions. It's made with aguardiente (sugarcane spirit), cinnamon, sugar, and naranjilla or fruit juice.
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🧂 Ingredients
- 2 cups Aguardiente (Ecuadorian sugarcane spirit)
- 4 cups Water
- 3 large Cinnamon sticks
- 1 cup Brown sugar(or to taste)
- 1 cup Naranjilla pulp (or passion fruit juice)
- 1 tsp Orange zest(optional, for garnish)
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
In a large saucepan, combine water, cinnamon sticks, and brown sugar.
💡 Tip: Ensure sugar is dissolved completely. - 2
Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes, allowing the cinnamon to infuse.
- 3
Remove from heat and stir in the naranjilla pulp or passion fruit juice.
💡 Tip: Adjust sweetness to your preference. - 4
Add the aguardiente to the mixture.
💡 Tip: Do not boil after adding alcohol to preserve its potency. - 5
Serve hot in mugs, garnished with orange zest if desired.
💡 Tip: Can be kept warm in a slow cooker for parties.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Adjust the amount of sugar and aguardiente to your personal taste.
- ✓Naranjilla is traditional, but passion fruit or even orange juice can be used as substitutes.
- ✓For a non-alcoholic version, omit the aguardiente and increase the water and fruit juice proportionally.
✨ Twist Ideas
Inspiration for your own version of this recipe
- Add a slice of orange or lime to each mug.
- A pinch of ground cloves can add extra warmth.
- Some recipes include a splash of rum or pisco for added complexity.