A luscious and spicy spirit, it features the aji panca chili which turns from a vivid red to a dark red burgundy color when ripe. This blends in well with the spicy locoto pepper and other exotic ingredients including guarana, lavender and of course the coca leaf.
The coca leaf, though more commonly associated with the street drug, cocaine, has many health benefits such as providing a long-lasting energy boost, reduction of appetite, and as a remedy for altitude sickness.
Don’t worry, there is certainly nothing illegal about this drink. Manufacturing Cocalero requires a special “steam distillation” process, the same that is used to extract oils from plants, in order to remove the narcotics from the coca leaf. Harvesting usually takes around 18 months.
Tasting Notes
A luscious and spicy spirit, it features the Aji Panca chili which turns from a vivid red to a dark red burgundy colour when ripe. This blends in well with the spicy Locoto pepper and exotic botanicals including coca leaves, guarana and lavender.