Chuchuhuasi liqueur was born in the Peruvian jungle, where there are plants that people have learned to use for their properties
Chuchuhuasi takes its name from a tree that grows in the Amazon rainforest. Important jungle cities such as Iquitos, Pucallpa and Tarapoto attract many tourists who are amazed by their rich traditional food, exotic liqueurs and customs.
There are liqueurs made with the roots, barks and fruits of plants to which healing and aphrodisiac properties are attributed. In many cases these liqueurs are considered very effective, while in others they are simply part of popular belief.
The healing and energising properties of this tree are concentrated in the bark and extracted through maceration.
Chuchuhuasi is a tree that grows in the Amazon rainforest and reaches 30 metres in height. The liqueur that bears its name is made with bark macerated in aguardiente and bee honey.
Chuchuhuasi has a strong aroma and is preferably drunk in a small glass because of its high alcohol content.
This liqueur is said to be good for rheumatism, arthritis, bone and muscle pain. It is considered a natural viagra that increases instinct and sexual potency.
Benefits of chuchuhuasi
- The healing and energising properties of this tree are concentrated in the bark and are extracted through maceration.
- Its consumption is said to help correct menstrual irregularities in women and stomach disorders, strengthen the immune system and act as a powerful sexual stimulant.
- It also relieves pain, since it is considered an analgesic for blows and an anti-inflammatory. For this reason, it is used to help in the treatment of haemorrhoids.
- This drink can be taken three times a day, outside mealtimes. Since it has a somewhat rough flavour, it can be sweetened with bee honey.
How to prepare chuchuhuasi with aguardiente
If you live in Peru, it will be easy to find chuchuhuasi, but if not, you will have to search a little online and you will find several supplier companies with websites. In the meantime, here is the recipe for this Peruvian liqueur:
Chuchuhuasi takes its name from a tree that grows in the Amazon rainforest.
Ingredients:
- 1 piece of chuchuhuasi
- Dark soda
- 1 bottle of aguardiente
- 1 cup of sugar
- 1 lemon
- Lemon slices
Preparation
- In a bottle, combine the chuchuasi with aguardiente and leave it to macerate for three months.
- After that time, add sugar to a pot until it begins to burn and has melted.
- Remove from the heat and stir constantly with the lemon juice. Add the lemon juice and a spoonful of syrup to each glass, then pour the chuchuhuasi on top, about a quarter of the glass.
- Finally, top up with soda and add a lemon slice as garnish.