Everyday meals
Agua dulce
Agua dulce is a refreshing drink made with panela, a raw, unrefined cane sugar. Very popular in the countryside and at markets, it is drunk chilled, often with a squeeze of lemon.
Ingredients
Ingredients
Spices & seasoning
Optional extras
Instructions
- Cut the panela into pieces, or grate it finely on a coarse grater.
- Heat the water with the panela, cinnamon and cloves over medium heat.
- Stir until the sugar has fully dissolved, then let it simmer for 5 minutes.
- Take off the heat, let it cool, then strain to remove the spices.
- Add the juice of the lime and stir.
- Serve well chilled with ice cubes.
Variations and tips
Without spices. Use only the panela and water for a milder, plainer drink.
Ginger version. Add a few slices of fresh ginger while it simmers.
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Original Ecomely recipe.