Canelazo
Canelazo is a warm, spiced drink from the Andean regions of South America, particularly popular in Ecuador, Colombia, and Peru. It is typically made by simmering water or fruit juice with cinnamon sticks and sugar, often enhanced with a splash of aguardiente or rum, and sometimes flavored with panela (unrefined cane sugar) or fruit like naranjilla.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This drink is high in carbohydrates due to its sugar or panela content, with minimal fat or protein. A typical serving provides quick energy and small amounts of minerals like iron and calcium from the cinnamon and panela, with a calorie range of 100-200 per serving depending on sweetness and alcohol addition.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 120 kcal |
| Protein | 0 g |
| Carbs | 30 g |
| Fat | 0 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Sugar | 28 g |
| Sodium | 10 mg |
| Vitamin C | 15 mg |
| Potassium | 100 mg |
| Iron | 0.5 mg |
| Calcium | 20 mg |
| Magnesium | 10 mg |
| Phosphorus | 15 mg |
| Manganese | 0.2 mg |
| Copper | 0.1 mg |
Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Canelazo is deeply tied to Andean culture, often enjoyed during festivals, cold weather, and social gatherings as a comforting, communal beverage. Nutritionally, it highlights the traditional use of cinnamon for both flavor and its historical role in aiding digestion and warming the body.