Murtado Explained

Murtado (from Murta the Spanish name for Ugni molinae or Chilean guava) is a typical liqueur from southern Chile where the endemic Chilean guava grows.^[1] It is made by conserving fruit inside a bottle with aguardiente for some weeks and then mixing it with syrup.^[2]

Notes and References

1. Book: Roufs . Timothy G. . Sweet Treats around the World: An Encyclopedia of Food and Culture: An Encyclopedia of Food and Culture . Roufs . Kathleen Smyth . 2014-07-29 . ABC-CLIO . 978-1-61069-221-2 . 74 . en.
2. Web site: Murtado | Local Berry Liqueur from Chile .