Terremoto
“A potent sweet cocktail of rough young white wine topped with a scoop of pineapple ice cream and a dash of grenadine, served in a large glass. Sweet, frothy and deceptively strong, it is Chile's unofficial party drink.”
Where it comes from
The terremoto, meaning earthquake, is said to have been christened in a downtown Santiago bar when a foreign visitor declared the drink left him shaking like an earthquake. It evolved from an earlier pineapple-and-wine punch and rose to fame in the bohemian bars of Santiago, becoming a fixture of the September independence celebrations.
On the plate
Sweet pineapple cream swirls into tart, funky wine for a frothy, dessert-like sip that hides a serious alcoholic punch. By the time you reach the bottom, you understand the name.
How it works
The melting ice cream sweetens and chills the harsh wine while emulsifying into a frothy texture, masking the alcohol so the drink goes down dangerously easily.
Variations
replica with a smaller pour, with fernet added, maremoto with red wine, with different fruit ice cream
On the Palate
Ingredients
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How it's made
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Chill a large glass or goblet beforehand.
- 21 min
Pour in a generous measure of rough young white wine such as pipeno.
- 31 min
Add a small splash of grenadine for color and sweetness.
- 41 min
Float a scoop of pineapple ice cream on top.
- 51 min
Add a dash of fernet or bitters if desired for extra kick.
- 61 min
Do not stir, letting the ice cream slowly melt into the wine.
- 71 min
Serve immediately with a spoon and straw.
- 81 min
Sip slowly, as it is far stronger than it tastes.
