Cocktail · Ecuador
Canelazo
Warm up with Ecuadorian Canelazo made from aguardiente, panela, cinnamon and citrus, with exact oz and ml quantities.
- Yield
- 1 cocktail
- Prep time
- 8 minutes
- Glassware
- Copper mug
- Base
- aguardiente
Ingredients
- 1.5 oz (45 ml) aguardiente
- 4 oz (120 ml) hot water
- 0.75 oz (22 ml) panela syrup
- 0.5 oz (15 ml) fresh orange juice
Garnish
Cinnamon stick and orange peel
How to make it
- 1Warm a copper mug and measure each ingredient.
- 2Bring the water just to a simmer, add aguardiente, hot water, panela syrup, cinnamon stick, orange juice, and steep or simmer gently for 4 minutes.
- 3Strain into the warmed copper mug and stir until the sweetener is dissolved.
- 4Finish with cinnamon stick and orange peel and serve immediately.
The story behind Canelazo
Canelazo is an Andean hot drink found in Ecuador’s highlands. Aguardiente, panela and cinnamon provide warmth at elevation, which explains its place at festivals and cool-weather gatherings.