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Costa Rica Non Alcoholic Ice Drink

What is a Granizado?
Granizados remind me of the snow cones you find in the States, but these icy treats come with a delicious, creamy twist. They are served from colorful carts along the sandy beaches and busy streets of Central America, and they are one of our favorite ways to cool down while enjoying a beautiful Costa Rican sunset.
The ProcessIt’s a treat just watching the locals make them! They use a large block of ice and run a specialized metal shaver—which looks a bit like a giant cheese grater—up and down to create a perfect snow-like texture.
The "Sweet Twist"The shaved ice is packed into a cup and topped with flavored syrup (usually kola or cherry), but that’s just the beginning. What makes a Granizado truly "Tico" is the addition of Leche Pinito (powdered milk) and Leche Condensada (sweetened condensed milk).
The combination of the icy syrup with the creamy layers of milk creates a perfect, sweet, and refreshing treat. If you find yourself on the hot sandy beaches of Costa Rica, make sure to grab an ice-cold Granizado—it’s a local experience you don’t want to miss!
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Prep Time 2 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 2

Ingredients
  

  • 4 cup Hielo (Ice)
  • 1 cup Sirope Con Sabora (Flavored Syrup)
  • 4 tbsp Pinito Leche (Powder Milk)
  • 5 tbsp Leche Condensada (Condensed Milk)

Instructions
 

  • Place 4 cups ice into the Nija/Blinder.
  • Add 1/2 cup Sirope Con Sabora (Flavored Syrup).
  • Mix for 30 seconds to a minute using the puls button periodically. Tip: I use a Ninja 400-Watt Blender/Food Processor. It works great for making ice drinks. https://amzn.to/325vhax
  • This should make the consistency of a snow cone. Tip: If ice is not at the consistency you want to add the remaining Sirope Con Sabora (flavored syrup). Any remaining surup can be pour the remaining syrup over the top.
  • Use a little of the Drizzle Leche Condensada (Condensed milk) to drizzle on the inside of the glass.
  • Fill your glass a quarter of the way full with the snowcone mixture.
  • Add a pinch of Pinito leche Entera en polvo (Powder milk).
  • Drizzle Leche Condensada (Condensed milk) over the snowcone mixture.
  • Add another quarter mix and repeat process until glasses full.
  • Any remaining syrup can pour the remaining pinito leche, leche condensada and syrup should be added to the top.
Keyword Affordable, Costa Rica Drink, Ice drink