One of the most memorable post-travel experiences is the local gastronomic experience. In particular, Peru is a travel destination loved by foodies all over the world. Foods from different terrains and climates and multinational gastronomic cultures founded by immigrants come together to showcase Peru's unique food culture. Peru has a variety of drinks made from ingredients from the vast nature of the country. Here we list five unique drinks that can only be tasted in Peru.
Peru's National Cocktail, Pisco Sour
“Pisco sour” should not be missed when you are on holiday in Peru. 'Pisco Sour' is a national cocktail of Peruvians, a refreshing and smooth cocktail with egg white, lime, sugar, ice, etc., based on the traditional Peruvian pisco. Unlike other South American countries where most grapes are consumed as wine, enjoying cognac is a differentiated food culture unique to Peru. In the southern region, which mainly produces pisco, you can tour the pisco winery and taste pisco made yourself in a large vineyard.
Inca Cola
Inca Cola is a cola that can only be tasted in Peru and is the only drink in the world more popular than Coca-Cola. It has a yellow color that symbolizes the Inca civilization and has a refreshing taste like cream soda, lemon and chewing gum. It is one of the things you should not forget to buy as a souvenir because of its unique taste and fizzy taste.
Chicha Morada Corn Tea
Chicha Morada, is a drink made by boiling purple corn with various spices such as lemon and cinnamon. Corn of various sizes and colors is grown in Peru according to the climate and topography, and purple corn has been grown for about 2,500 years. Purple corn, in particular, has become a national drink in Peru because it contains antioxidants that boost immunity and reduce inflammation.
Peruvian beer
From beer made with superfood quinoa, Peruvian beer. The rich food ingredients from different geographies and climates are born in Peru's unique beer. Besides Cusquena and Pilsen, which Peruvians enjoy, Peruvian beers are endless, including beer made with quinoa, the most famous superfood in Peru, and coffee made with fresh Peruvian coffee and cocoa, and dark beer.
Peru's coffee
Peru is one of the seven largest coffee producers in the world and has the most diverse ecological environment in the world with regions at different altitudes and more than 80 climates. Soil properties, precipitation and sunlight vary from region to region, and this environment provides a distinctive taste and aroma of coffee from region to region. Peruvian coffee has good overall body and is said to have a fresh buttery and caramel scent, and a characteristic smoothness, which is the same as milk chocolate.
