Agwa de Bolivia is a nitro fueled liquor containing extracts of Bolivian coca leaf, guarana, and ginseng. It's made in Amsterdam, which should tell you something. Frankly, I'm not quite sure how this stuff is legal!
Let's begin with the coca leaf. Yes indeed, cocaine is derived from said leaf. However, it is highly processed. Pure coca leaf has been a part of Andean mountain life for millennium. It's effects are much subtler than cocaine. It, along with the guarana, provide the energy boost that comes with Agwa, but you're not going to wake up the next morning with a bloody nose and a nasty addiction. Fear not.
Don't fear the nearly neon green color, either. Despite it's crazy look, the taste is rather pleasant. After the initial taste of mouthwash (really!), the flavor mellows into something both fruity and minty. In fact, Agwa has one of the most pleasant aftertastes I've experienced in booze. This is due to both the bright flavor profile, and the fact that it's only 60 proof.
Oh, but what a 60 proof it is. Let me say this: don't drink a lot of coffee if your planning on having a few drinks of this. Agwa de Bolivia will keep you up late. It's a perfect booze if you're planning on having a high energy night out. After two shots worth, I felt plenty energized, and just a little bit high. The effects are rather unique.
Agwa de Bolivia can easily enjoyed as a straight up shot. The Agwa website recommends squeezing a bit of lime into your mouth before the shot, saying it increases the potency of the booze. Perhaps it does. In the interest of science, you should try it. This stuff is very mixable, too. Personally, I really enjoyed it over ice with a bit of soda water. Experiment, mix it up, see how you like it best!
4 comments:
love it! i miss coca.
hi!
where did you get it?
i live in amsterdam, and i don't find it anywhere.. :S
have the lime and keep the juice in your mouth, then take the shot and keep that in your mouth awhile as well. let the chemical reaction begin!
tastes fantastic too...
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