Trip to Costa Rica

Chiliguaro, the Costa Rican Favorite

Posted on 06/15/2022


Chiliguaros are known as the official celebration drink in Costa Rica and they are famous for packing a punch of booze and flavor! The best way to describe this powerful concoction is that it favors a bloody mary, but it is served in a shot glass and it’s not meant for slow sipping. Chiliguaro is made with guaro, which is made from sugar cane, and it is slightly less strong than rum. The bold flavors of this libation work in harmony to deliver a kick that you’ll remember long after your first shot is taken.

INGREDIENTS

2 cups tomato juice

2/3 cup guaro or white rum

2/3 cup fresh lime juice

1 1/2 tablespoons Salsa Lizano

1 teaspoon habanero hot sauce

2 tablespoons chopped onion

2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper


INSTRUCTIONS

1. Combine the tomato juice, guaro, lime juice, Salsa Lizano, hot sauce, onion and cilantro in a blender. Add 1 to 1 1/2 teaspoons salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper and puree until smooth.

2. Pour into a container and refrigerate until ready to serve.

3. To serve, vigorously shake or stir some of the tomato juice mixture in a shaker with ice until very cold. Strain into 2-ounce shot glasses

Recipes courtesy of Star Clippers

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