Guatemalan Ginger Lemon Cooler

Chinchivir is Guatemala’s drink of Lent and Holy Week: an essence of panela, ginger, lime, and spices with a pronounced lime flavor.

It’s said to give energy to those who carry the floats in the processions.

Guatemalan Ginger Lemon Cooler

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• Prep Time: 15 minutes
• Cook Time: 20 minutes
• Total Time: 72 hours 35 minutes
• Yield: 12 glasses
• Category: Beverage
• Cuisine: Guatemalan

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Ingredients

• Juice of 15 limes
• 1 block of panela
• 1 ounce of allspice
• 2 cloves
• 1 cinnamon stick
• 1 ounce of ginger
• 3 liters of water
• Sugar, to taste

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Preparation

1. Boil the base, dissolve the panela in the 3 liters of water, add the allspice, cloves, cinnamon, and ginger, and cook until it boils and thickens; let it boil for 10 minutes.
2. Add the lime, add the lime juice, stir, and let cool to room temperature.
3. Rest and serve, let it rest for three days to develop the essence; then sweeten to taste with sugar and serve.

Tips

• Let the panela and spices boil until thick before adding the lime.
• Respect the three days of rest: that’s how the essence develops.

How to serve

Serve it cold, sweetened to taste.

Recommended pairings

• Molletes
• Torrejas

Did you know?

Guatemala’s Ministry of Culture and Sports shared this recipe as part of Holy Week traditions.