Chicha de pina
8 servings
70 minutes
Chicha de pina is a traditional Peruvian drink that embodies the aromas of the tropics and spicy notes. Its roots go back centuries when the indigenous people of the Andes used pineapple to create refreshing infusions. This drink is made from the peel and core of pineapple boiled with cane sugar and spices like allspice, cinnamon, and cloves. After straining, pineapple juice is added for sweetness and rich flavor. Chicha de pina has a pleasant fruity freshness with subtle spicy accents, perfectly quenching thirst and warming on cool days. It can be served warm or chilled, enjoying every sip of this exquisite Peruvian beverage.
1
The pineapple should be washed and cut well. We only need the core and peel of the pineapple. The pineapple itself can be sliced and served as an addition to a drink.
- Pineapple: 1 piece
2
Place the pineapple peel and core, unrefined cane sugar, and spices (allspice berries, a cinnamon stick, and dried clove buds) in a pot. Add water. Bring to a boil, cover, and simmer for about an hour.
- Pineapple: 1 piece
- Cane sugar: 125 g
- Cinnamon: 1 piece
- Carnation: 2 pieces
- Black allspice: 4 pieces
- Water: 2 l
3
Strain. Add pineapple juice. Serve the drink warm or chilled.
- Pineapple juice: 500 ml