Ecuadorian Drinks: 14 Best Ecuadorian Beverages And Non Alcoholic Drinks In Ecuador

We will write about Ecuadorian drinks and our favorite drinks in Ecuadorand the 14 best Ecuadorian beverages. 

There are also non-alcoholic Ecuadorian drinks like coffee that are a must to try in Ecuador plus our favorite beer in Ecuador. Click here to book online Quito Day Tour and activities

Apart from drinks in Ecuador the prices on average a coffee can cost $2 USD, a beer and wine $2-3 USD and for drinks like cocktails in Ecuador expect to pay around $4-5 USD depending on how fancy the bar and the restaurant in Ecuador.

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ECUADORIAN DRINKS: BEST ECUADORIAN BEVERAGES AND NON-ALCOHOLIC DRINKS IN ECUADOR

ALCOHOLIC DRINKS IN ECUADOR

1. ROMPOPE

Rum or brandy, milk, sweetener, and eggs are all used to make Rompope. Nuts, vanilla essence, nutmeg, or cinnamon are some of the common additives. Rompope is also widely use it as a fruit or ice cream decoration in desserts.

2. PINOL

Pinol is Ecuador’s popular beverage, prepare with ground toast barley flour, unrefined sugar, spice, and milk. Rafael Emilio Madrid of Salcedo, came up with the idea after observing employees suck on panela. Pinol was first produced in the 1950s at the Madrid family’s plant in San Rafael, Ecuador.

3. CHICHA MORADA

Chicha morada is an Ecuadorian drink that originates in the mountain areas but is now widely drunk throughout the country. Corn culli, also known as purple maize, is the main ingredient in the drink. Chicha morada has a delicious, not-too-sweet flavor that reminds me of mulled wine and melting grape popsicles.

4. COLADA MORADA

Colada morada is an Ecuadorian beverage that is rich and purple in hue. Its beginnings can be traced back to pre-Hispanic times. Water, black maize flour, seasonings, fruits, and sugar cane are used to make the colada morada.

5. CHICHA DE PIÑA

Chicha de piña is a pineapple base variant of chicha. It’s a bubbly, pleasant beverage that’s popular in several Latin Countries. Chicha de piña is generally fermented, but can also be boiled and consumed right away.

BEERS IN ECUADOR

6. PILSENER BEER

Since 1913, Pilsener has been a favorite amongst Ecuadorian family and friends. A wonderful emblem of love and history to appreciate. In Ecuador, Pilsener has the levels and overall and market share.

7. PISCO

Pisco is an alcoholic liquor created from fermented grape juice. It was developed as a replacement for orujo in the 16th century. Pisco can indeed be consumed straight, but it’s most commonly found in cocktails, the most popular of which is the famous Pisco Sour.

8. MISTELA

Mistela is a beverage that is from a combination of grape have to and alcohol. It is used as a treat complement and has a sweet flavor. In the winery’s 2,500-liter acacia foudres, the mistela is age for a minimum of one year.

MORE ECUADORIAN DRINKS: NON-ALCOHOLIC DRINKS IN ECUADOR

9. HORCHATA TEA

Horchata tea is a sweet tea beverage produced in Ecuador from a range of herbs and flowers. It’s a 16 to 32 medicinal plant infusion with sugar, honey, or raw sugar cane, and lemon extracts. The method of preparation you choose, horchata tea will have a varied flavor.

10. CANELAZO

Canelazo is a hot drink in Ecuador. Canelazo is made of water with sugar cane, cinnamon, lime juice, and cloves and you can add aguardiente (optional to do it).

11. FRUIT JUICES IN ECUADOR

It would help if you tried fruit juices in Ecuador. You will find them everywhere as street food. Depending on the flavors, prices are around $2-3 USD for a small glass.

Lulo with citrus flavor, Guanabana creamy flavor and one of the most popular. Tomate de arbol means tomato tree and more options. Just try all of them and choose your favorite one!

12. BATIDOS (SMOOTHIES)

Batidos (Smoothies) is a drink made with seasonal fruit mixed with powdered milk in Ecuador. Smoothies are made with milk instead of water. Choose your favorite seasonal fruit like mango, banana and papaya. All of them are delicious and prices are around $2-3 USD.

13. COCONUT WATER

Coconut water is a must to try in Ecuador. You will see street vendors at the beach passing by with coconut water and when you are under the sun is so refreshing plus so healthy.

14. ECUADORIAN COFFEE

Ecuadorian Coffee is really good. Ecuadorian most popular coffee is Arabica coffee in the Western foothills of the Andes South of Guayaquil.

You will find many places to visit around and we recommend you to visit a farm where you will learn about how they pick their coffee and where is exported and of course, you will try!

Hope you liked our Ecuadorian drinks blog post. Let us know if we missed any drinks in Ecuador and which one is your favorite one in the list of Ecuadorian beverages.

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