Cocoroco Explained

Cocoroco is a Bolivian rectified spirit made of sugar cane with a purity of 96%.^[1] Cocoroco is sold as "potable alcohol", most often in tin cans.

Like rum, cocoroco is made from sugar cane.^[2] Unlawful trade of cocoroco and coca leaves occurs across the Altiplano among Aymara communities living in Chile and Bolivia.^[2] Cocoroco is illegal in some neighboring countries such as Chile where all alcoholic drinks with over 55% alcohol content by volume are illegal.

Notable brands of cocoroco include Caiman and Ceibo.

See also

• Toxicity of alcohol
• Cachaça, a typical Brazilian alcoholic beverage
• Fernet, a typical Italian and Argentine alcoholic beverage
• Pisco, a typical Peruvian and Chilean alcoholic beverage
• Rectified spirit
• Singani, a typical Bolivian alcoholic beverage

Notes and References

1. http://www.top10hq.com/top-10-strongest-alcoholic-drinks/ Strongest Alcoholic Drinks in the World
2. Bernhardson, Wayne. 1985. Tierra, trabajo y ganadería indígena en la economía regional de Arica. Revista Chungará no. 15. Page 161.