have you ever tasted a Venezuelan liqueur? Do you know Venezuelan liqueurs? Venezuela is a South American country that presents a delicious gastronomic diversity, within which we can find fascinating liqueurs that are part of its national identity.
Venezuelan liqueurs have been recognized worldwide, because each region of this beautiful nation has aromas, flavors and ingredients that allow the emergence of typical drinks from each corner. Rum, anise, beer, cocuy, ponche, among other drinks, are part of the wide range of Venezuelan liqueurs that are synonymous with quality and Venezuelanness.
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+9 Venezuelan liqueurs that you can not miss
Venezuela is a country full of natural wonders, its landscapes, its culture, its typical foods and, of course, its liqueurs reflect part of its cultural diversity. From a delicious cocuy to a creamy cream punch, they manage to capture the attention of all those who seek to enjoy. Join us to discover the Venezuelan liqueurs that are capable of delighting your palate with their flavor, freshness and quality.
Angostura Bitters
Angostura bitters is a liqueur of Venezuelan origin, made since 1822 by Johann Gottlieb Benjamin Siegert, a German doctor who worked in the wars of Independence, and who in an attempt to find a cure for cholera discovered a drink with more qualities. 
Angostura bitters is a bitter-type liqueur containing gentian, which was combined with more than 25 botanicals from the abundant natural reserve of Santo Tomás de Nueva Guayana de la Angostura del Orinoco. It also included fruits, roots, aromatic seeds, bark, and a good number of ingredients whose names and proportions are still kept in the strictest secrecy. The bitter has an alcohol content of 44.7%, and is used in small quantities to add a touch to different cocktail mixes, drinks, soups and sauces.
Rum
Venezuelan rum is considered one of the best liqueurs in the world, and it has excellent flavor and quality, which has allowed it to position itself and obtain the recognition of all experts. 
This Venezuelan liqueur is made by hand, although there are also large production houses that make it industrially. In any case, it is made by converting sugar cane into molasses, then into alcohol and later into rum. Venezuela also has its own Denomination of Origin, which groups brands that meet the requirements of having a minimum of two years of aging in white oak barrels and 40% alcohol content. Among the brands that are grouped and protected by the Denomination of Origin we can find:
- Diplomat
- Santa Teresa
- Cacique
- Pampero
- Veroes
- Carúpano
- Ocumare
- Cañaveral
- Bodega 1800
Cocuy
Cocuy is one of the Venezuelan liquors considered autochthonous. It is a distillate obtained from the processing of the wild plant Agave cocui, which grows mainly in the states of Lara and Falcón. 
Cocuy is a spirituous drink that is usually produced with a high alcoholic graduation which is between 50%, in addition, according to the characteristics of the area where it is produced, it obtains very special aromatic and taste notes. This charming liqueur was declared cultural heritage of the state of Lara in 2005. It is usually drunk dry, but there are those who prefer it in the preparation of cocktails or drinks combined with other liquors, juices or soft drinks.
Aniseed
This liqueur is a distillate of aniseed and has a sweet flavor. Its alcohol content is around 30% and it is one of the favorites of young people and adults who seek to enjoy a different and high quality drink. 
Aniseed is one of the most popular products in the tropical country and is usually drunk alone, although some people mix it with juices or yogurt, creating delicious flavors that enhance the aromatic and sensory qualities of aniseed.
Miche
It is made in the Andean region of the country and uses fennel together with several sugar cane panelas, which are fermented for several days, thus obtaining a special liqueur with a high alcoholic content. 
The miche is usually drunk by the inhabitants of the Andean region to fight the cold, and it is also usually drunk alone or even as a base for the preparation of drinks with fruits and juices that, thanks to its aniseed effect, provide the ideal point to envelop the palate.
Beer
Beer is a liquor that Venezuelans prefer, it is synonymous of party, celebration and sharing with friends, it is always present on the tables of all those who are looking for something to refresh themselves in the evenings or to accompany a good meal. 
As a general rule, it has a slightly bitter taste and is obtained from barley or similar cereals, which are fermented and mixed with water and flavorings. It has an alcoholic content of 5%, and is characterized by being very frothy. Venezuela has a privileged climate that allows the consumption of beer at any time of the year, and the also known birra is the favorite of young and old, so in recent years has emerged very important brands of craft beers that have nothing to envy to the best known industrial brands.
Punch
Punch is usually synonymous with Christmas, and it usually accompanies the evenings on the eve of the Christmas festivities, flavor, texture and quality have always characterized a drink that is one of the favorite Venezuelan liquors of all. 
Depending on the region where it is made, a certain liquor is usually used in its preparation, so if you visit the plains region you can try a punch with aguardiente, but if you visit the Andean region you will find a punch made with nothing more and nothing less than miche. In the capital city, Caracas, the punch usually has rum among its ingredients, which gives it flavor and aroma, in any case, and regardless of the region, the punch is characterized by being creamy, sweet, pleasant and have an alcohol content of 14%. In Venezuela, the cream punch is a very popular and beloved liqueur, so if you visit this beautiful nation do not hesitate to try a good drink of this elixir that will make your palate vibrate.
Guarapita
Guarapita is a Venezuelan liqueur made with aguardiente and any fruit juice you want to mix it with. Lemon, Parchita, peach, strawberry, etc, are perfect allies when combined to create guarapitas. 
It is a popular drink that usually accompanies the holidays, young and old have been seduced by the freshness and flavor obtained by mixing its ingredients.
Cachiri
The cachiri is a fermented drink made of bitter cassava starch, it is also an ancestral drink, elaborated by the natives and it is usually offered as a welcome drink when visiting an aboriginal village. 
Its preparation is similar to that of chicha, it has a very pleasant flavor and a nice white color that invites you to taste it.
