Chuflay
Encyclopedia
Chuflay is the name of a traditional Bolivian mixed drink
. The drink is made on the rocks in a tall glass, such as a Collins glass
, with a jigger of singani
and filled with either ginger ale
, 7-Up, or Sprite
and often garnished with a slice of lime
. Chuflay is used in special events, ie. weddings, promotions, amongst others. This drink is very affordable in most places and is served frequently.
http://www.singani.com
Drink
A drink, or beverage, is a liquid which is specifically prepared for human consumption. In addition to fulfilling a basic human need, beverages form part of the culture of human society.-Water:...
. The drink is made on the rocks in a tall glass, such as a Collins glass
Collins glass
A collins glass is a glass tumbler which typically will contain 10 to 14 fluid ounces . It is used to serve mixed drinks, especially Tom Collins cocktails. It is cylindrical in shape and narrower than a highball glass.- External links :*...
, with a jigger of singani
Singani
Singani is a grape Brandy made in Bolivia, similar to pisco, distilled from a variety of the muscatel grape grown in southern Bolivia. It is Bolivia's national liquor...
and filled with either ginger ale
Ginger ale
Ginger ale is a carbonated soft drink flavored with ginger. Dr. Thomas Cantrell, an American apothecary and surgeon, claimed to have invented ginger ale and marketed it with beverage manufacturer Grattan and Company. Grattan embossed the slogan "The Original Makers of Ginger Ale" on its bottles...
, 7-Up, or Sprite
Sprite (soft drink)
Sprite is a transparent, lemon-lime flavored , caffeine free soft drink, produced by the Coca-Cola Company. It was introduced in the United States in 1961. This was Coke's response to the popularity of 7 Up, which had begun as "Bib-Label Lithiated Lemon-Lime Soda" in 1929...
and often garnished with a slice of lime
Lime (fruit)
Lime is a term referring to a number of different citrus fruits, both species and hybrids, which are typically round, green to yellow in color, 3–6 cm in diameter, and containing sour and acidic pulp. Limes are a good source of vitamin C. Limes are often used to accent the flavors of foods and...
. Chuflay is used in special events, ie. weddings, promotions, amongst others. This drink is very affordable in most places and is served frequently.
External links
- List of Bolivian Drinks
- Recipe and instructions
- http://www.singani.com
Sources
Murphy, Alan. Footprint: Bolivia Handbook, Third Edition. Bath: Footprint Handbooks, 2002.http://www.singani.com