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Colombian aguardiente- a brief idea upon it

What do you mean by aguardiente? The term “water that is burning” is famous in Colombia. This term is popularly used for aguardiente, the national liquor of Colombia. It is an anise flavoured liqueur that is made of sugar cane that contains 24% to 29% alcohol. It is placed in a cocktail shaker with ice and can drink while you go for tracking mountains. Soda or lime soda can also be added to have a different taste. But remember, sugar-free aguardiente is not healthy and you should avoid it. The so-called ‘firewater’ or aguardiente is available in every corner of Colombia. Colombian aguardiente is very famous due to its sale or marketing across the country. The manufacturers itself say that they have knowingly put less alcohol so that this drink or liquor, or whatever you say, can be supplied in other countries also and accepted by consumers. One more reason might be that water is a cheaper ingredient than alcohol.  Sometimes it might not be good for you to take Colombian aguardiente ju