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Chicha Morada
Preparation info
- Serves
6
- Difficulty
Easy
Appears in
By Morena Cuadra and Morena Escardó
Published 2014
The perfume of apple and pineapple in this deep purple drink always makes me think of dessert. Drink it whenever you’re thirsty, as it’s not only delicious and refreshing, but it also possesses great diuretic properties, and is especially beneficial for people with high blood pressure.
Ingredients
2 pounds - Peel of
1 2
Method
- Put the purple corn, pineapple peels, apples, quince, cinnamon sticks, allspice, cloves, and water in a large saucepan. Bring to a boil, lower the heat, and simmer for about an hour, partially covered. The water will turn a deep and vibrant purple color. Turn off the heat and cool.
- Strain, discarding the solids. Add sugar to taste and the lime juice.