Agua de Sapo (Toad Water)
Created by JostLori on July 28, 2017
- Servings: 8
- Prep Time: 5m
- Cook Time: 15m
- Recipe #26718
Ingredients
- 16 ounces cane sugar (also known as dulce de caña, piloncillo or panela, 500 grams)
- 6 ounces ginger root (fresh, peeled and minced, 150 grams)
- 3 liters water
- 1 cinnamon stick (medium stick, optional)
- 1/2 cup fresh lime juice
How to Make
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Step 1: Boil the water in a large pan, then add the sugar, ginger, and cinnamon stick (if using). Stir often until the sugar is completely dissolved, then continue boiling for 10 more minutes.
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Step 2: Using a metal strainer, strain the liquid into a large container where it can cool completely.
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Step 3: When cool, add the lime juice. Serve in tall ice-filled glasses. Enjoy the Pura Vida!
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I've been known to add a squirt of Flor de Cana rum per glass to this concoction. Oh, yes!!!