{"id":14509,"date":"2026-06-26T13:50:21","date_gmt":"2026-06-26T18:50:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/recetas123.net\/jugo-de-corozo\/"},"modified":"2026-06-26T14:16:00","modified_gmt":"2026-06-26T19:16:00","slug":"colombian-corozo-juice","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/recetas123.net\/en\/colombian-corozo-juice\/","title":{"rendered":"Colombian Corozo Juice"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Corozo juice is an iconic drink from Colombia\u2019s Caribbean coast, especially associated with towns and cities in Atl\u00e1ntico, Bol\u00edvar, and Magdalena. It is made from the dark corozo fruit, which is cooked, blended with part of its cooking liquid, strained, and served very cold. Its flavor is bold, sweet-tart, and deeply fruity, while its rich red color is instantly recognizable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is commonly sold in markets and street stands and served at family gatherings during warm weather. More than a refreshing drink, it reflects the traditional use of a beloved Caribbean Colombian fruit.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Colombian Corozo Juice<\/div>\n\t\t
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Preparaci\u00f3n<\/div>\n\t\t\t
15<\/span> mins<\/span><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
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Cocci\u00f3n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
30<\/span> mins<\/span><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
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Tiempo Total<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
45<\/span> mins<\/span><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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\n\t\t\t\tCocina:<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\tColombian\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\tPorciones<\/span>: 4<\/span> <\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\tCalor\u00edas<\/span>: 115<\/span> kcal<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t
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Ingredients<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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  • 500 g ripe corozo fruit (about 4 cups)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • 1.5 l water (6 cups)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • 150 g sugar (\u00be cup)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • 240 g ice (2 cups)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    Preparation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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    1. Cook the corozo,<\/strong> wash the corozo fruit thoroughly and place it in a saucepan with 1.5 l of water. Cook over medium heat for 25 to 30 minutes, until the fruit softens and the water turns deep red.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    2. Cool and remove the pulp,<\/strong> take the saucepan off the heat and let the fruit cool in the cooking liquid. Once cool enough to handle, remove the seeds and reserve the pulp with some of the liquid.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    3. Blend the juice,<\/strong> place the corozo pulp, 750 ml of the cooking liquid (3 cups), and the sugar in a blender. Blend until smooth and deeply colored.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    4. Strain and serve,<\/strong> pour the juice through a fine strainer to remove peel and fibrous bits. Add the ice, stir well, and serve immediately in tall glasses. Cooking the fruit first and straining the drink are common features of traditional preparations.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

      Chef\u2019s tips<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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      • Use ripe, dark-colored corozo fruit for the richest color and flavor.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Reserve extra cooking liquid so you can adjust the drink\u2019s strength before adding plain water.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Taste before adding all the sugar, since the fruit\u2019s tartness may vary.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Let the juice cool completely before adding ice so it does not become too diluted.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • For a lighter drink, add up to 250 ml more cold water (1 cup).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

        Traditional variations<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

        Some Caribbean Colombian households make a thicker version with more pulp and less water. It is also common to adjust the sweetness based on the fruit\u2019s tartness or blend the drink with plenty of ice for a frozen corozo slush.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        How to serve<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

        Serve corozo juice ice-cold in tall glasses with ice, a spoon, or a straw. It is ideal with Caribbean Colombian lunches, afternoon snacks, and hot-weather gatherings. It is also enjoyed on its own as a refreshing market-style drink.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        Recommended pairings<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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        • Colombian egg arepas<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Colombian empanadas<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Carima\u00f1olas<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Cheese arepas<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Colombian bu\u00f1uelos<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • It is also commonly enjoyed on its own<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

          A cultural note<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

          Corozo is a small, dark fruit closely tied to the food traditions of Colombia\u2019s Caribbean region. In places such as Mompox, Ci\u00e9naga, El Carmen de Bol\u00edvar, and Santa Marta, its juice is recognized as a local drink with a refreshing, lightly tart flavor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

          Beyond juice, corozo is used in preserves, ice creams, jams, sauces, and other Caribbean Colombian recipes, showing its versatility in regional cooking.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

          Corozo juice is an iconic drink from Colombia\u2019s Caribbean coast, especially associated with towns and cities in Atl\u00e1ntico, Bol\u00edvar, and Magdalena. It is made from the dark corozo fruit, which is cooked, blended with part of its cooking liquid, strained, and served very cold. Its flavor is bold, sweet-tart, and deeply fruity, while its rich […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":6,"featured_media":14511,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"wprm-recipe-roundup-name":"","wprm-recipe-roundup-description":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[187,161],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-14509","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-bebidas-colombianas","category-colombian-recipes","entry","has-media"],"yoast_head":"\nColombian Corozo Juice | Recetas123<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Make traditional Colombian corozo juice with cooked fruit, sugar, and ice for a vibrant Caribbean coastal drink.\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/recetas123.net\/en\/colombian-corozo-juice\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" 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