Vaina is essentially the Chilean version of eggnog, made with a combination of ruby port, chocolate liqueur, powdered sugar, fresh egg yolks, and either cognac or brandy. In order to prepare it, all ingredients should be blended with ice until foamy, and the combination is then poured into flutes or small cocktail glasses.
The drink is typically garnished with a pinch of cinnamon.
Pisco is a drink that is distilled from fermented grape must and juices. It is considered a national drink in both Peru and Chile, but the style and the character of pisco can differ based on the location where it was created. Chilean pisco is predominantly made from Muscat, and it can be distilled more than once, while oak-aging is also permitted.
Depending on the production method and the choice of grapes, its color and flavor profile can significantly vary. Pisco can be enjoyed neat, preferably as a digestif, but it is usually used in cocktails and mixed drinks, such as the classic Pisco Sour, Pisco Punch, or Piscola.
Terremoto is a Chilean cocktail made with a combination of local red wine (Pipeño), pineapple ice-cream, grenadine syrup, and (optionally) Fernet-Branc or Pisco. The drink is served in a 1-liter glass. The ice cream is added first, followed by a shot of grenadine, Pipeño, and a splash of Fernet-Branc or Pisco on top.
Terremoto is traditionally served with a long straw that is used for lightly stirring the cocktail. It is believed that Terremoto was invented in 1985 in El Hoyo bar in Santiago. This cocktail is especially popular during the fiestas patrias in Chile.
Navegado is a Chilean mixed drink that is especially popular in winter. Although there are numerous recipes for Navegado, it is typically made with a combination of red wine, sugar, orange juice, and warming spices such as cinnamon and cloves.
The ingredients are simmered together, and the beverage is then served hot in teacups or mugs garnished with orange slices. It is said that Navegado tastes the best when made at home with local wines from the area. The name of this mixed drink can be translated as sailed wine, referring to the floating slices of orange which look like ships sailing on the sea.
País is a grape variety that was brought over from Spain (known as Listán Negro) to South America. Since its introduction in the 16th century, it was commonly used in the production of basic bulk wines, but it was often overshadowed by more popular French grapes.
However, recently more producers have come to realize its full potential to produce good quality, approachable wines. País wines are usually fresh and light to medium-bodied, while they typically display fruity, earthy and herbal aromas and flavors reminiscent of red and black fruits.
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