![]() ![]() If you want to try the national liquor of Costa Rica, order a guaro sour, a traditional cocktail made with guaro, club soda, lime and raw sugar. Chili guaro is a famous shot that tastes like a mild Bloody Mary, while Miguelito is another delicious shot that tastes like a strong pina colada. There are a few classic drinks that you’ve got to try if you want to drink like the locals in Costa Rica. Many locals love to drink café negro, a small mug of coffee without milk or sugar, while others go for café con leche, coffee with a bit of milk and sugar – but it’s nothing like a cappuccino! Alcoholic drinks Even the most simple bars and cafes have an espresso machine, and you’ll always get fresh coffee made with beans from small farms around the country. CaféĬafé (coffee) is serious business in Costa Rica and you’ll only find the highest quality coffee beans here. Best of all, you can find them at street stalls on the side of the road almost everywhere. They’re incredibly refreshing and you’re sure to find yourself reaching for a fruit juice every day on your Costa Rica trip. They’re homemade juices made with native fruits like mango, pineapple, strawberry, passionfruit, lychee, orange, lime and tamarindo. Jugos frescos or jugos de naturales frescos (natural fruit juices) are the go-to drink in Costa Rica. RELATED CONTENT: What do locals love about Costa Rica? Arroz con polloĪ post shared by Melissa Guzman on at 9:45am PDT Great value and always tasty, you can’t go wrong with casados. It also can come with a side like French fries, grilled vegetables or a slice of cheese, and you can mix and match with extras like corn, eggs and avocado. It traditionally includes rice and beans, salad, tortillas, fried sweet plantains, and some kind of protein like chicken, pork, beef or fish. ![]() Today, the casado is the perfect dish to order when you just want a taste of everything. Other say it was eaten by newlyweds who wanted to find out each other’s favourite foods by putting a variety of dishes on the plate. Some say it originates from the days when men working in the fields would eat mixed lunches prepared by their wives. Casado translates as ‘married man’, and the dish has a few origin stories. If gallo pinto is the star Costa Rican breakfast, then casado is the ultimate lunch. A post shared by Melissa Guzman on at 11:39am PDT ![]()
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