Guarapo

/ɡwɑːrəˈpoʊ/ noun

Definition

A sugarcane juice drink popular in Spain and Latin America, sometimes fermented into an alcoholic beverage.

Etymology

From Spanish guarapo, likely derived from Quechua (a South American language). The drink became popular in colonial Latin America and Spain.

Kelly Says

Guarapo is basically the Latin American ancestor of modern cider—fermented guarapo was a staple drink in colonial ports because sugar was plentiful and it preserved well!

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