Carrulim - lemony cocktail
Carrulim is a cocktail combining sugarcane, rue, and lemon (and in Paraguay with symbolic and medicinal properties). Here's a home-made recipe.
Recipe from en ↗10 min
Prep
60 min
Cook
4
Serves
Ingredients
Other
milliliter Sugarcane250 pieces
of rue leaves1 handful
Lemons squeezed2 pieces
Lemon slices1 pieces
Sugar1 tablespoon
Water1 pieces
Method
01
The rue leaves are carefully washed and left to air dry for a few minutes.
02
Then, 250 ml of sugarcane juice are poured into a glass bottle, and the rue leaves are added.
03
The lemon juice is squeezed over the mixture and gently shaken to blend the flavors.
04
Lemon slices are added to the bottle to enhance the citrus flavor.
05
If desired, a tablespoon of sugar can be added to mellow the drink.
06
The mixture is left to rest for a few hours in a cool, dark place to allow the ingredients to meld properly.
07
Finally, the Carrulim is served in small glasses, adding a bit of water if a lighter version is preferred.