Name: Chilean Murtado
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h 10 min
Yield: 10 Servings
Ingredients: 200 Gram Murtas; 1 Kilogram Sugar; 1 liter Water; 200 milliliter Aguardiente (spirits); 2 Unit Mint leaves or spearmint

Chilean murtado is a traditional beverage from Chile, very easy to prepare. It is usually a homemade drink, ideal for enjoying at home.

This murtas-based drink is a typical preparation from Chile that uses the fruits of the Murtilla plant, also known as Chilean Murtas. This beverage is mainly made from fresh fruits, which are harvested when ripe and at their optimal flavor point.

It is important to carefully follow each step to achieve a delicious and authentic result. Enjoy!

Chilean Murtado

Beverages

1 hour

10 Servings

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Ingredients

200 grams of Murtas

1 kilogram of Sugar

1 liter of Water

200 milliliters of Aguardiente (spirits)

2 Mint leaves or spearmint

Preparation

Step 1 : Wash the murtas carefully without breaking them and remove the stems.

Step 2 : Place the washed murtas and the spirits in a clean bottle. Gently swirl it. Cover and let it rest for 7 days or until the murtas turn a pale color.

Step 3 : After the maceration time, pour the liquid into a large pot or pan, add the water and sugar, bring to a boil over high heat for 10 minutes, stirring constantly until a syrup forms.

Step 4 : Add the mint leaves or spearmint (optional).

Step 5 : Let it cool down and then add it back to the bottle where it was macerated. Seal it.

Step 6 : Let it macerate for another 2 or 3 days.

Step 7 : After this time, the murtado is ready.

Step 8 : It is a strong drink that you can combine with fruits or simply filter and enjoy pure.

Preparation (simple version)

Step 1 : Wash the murtas carefully without breaking them and remove the stems. Place them in a clean bottle along with the spirits, shake gently, and let it rest for 7 days until the murtas turn a pale color. Chilean Murtado - Preparation - Step 1

Step 2 : Then, strain the liquid into a large pot, add the water and sugar, and cook over high heat for 10 minutes, stirring constantly until you get a thick syrup. Add mint leaves if you like. Chilean Murtado - Preparation - Step 2

Step 3 : Let the mixture cool and pour it back into the bottle where the murtas were macerated. Seal and let it rest for 2 or 3 more days to develop its flavor. Chilean Murtado - Preparation - Step 3

Step 4 : Finally, strain the Murtado, and it will be ready to enjoy. You can drink it on its own, filtered, or pair it with fruits for an even more delightful experience. Chilean Murtado - Preparation - Step 4