The streets of Santiago are lined with mobile stalls selling the specialty drink, mote con huesillo. A plastic cup is partially filled with dried corn, and then peaches in syrup are ladled on top. The corn soaks up the peach syrup, and becomes soft and moist. You are given a spoon and a (much needed) napkin. If you don't like tinned peaches, this is not for you. It is tooth-achingly sweet, and the corn and huge chunks of peach make it more of a snack than a drink. I have only tried the smallest size (250ml) but you can buy a whole litre! This is only to be recommended if you have a large group to share it amongst, or an excellent dentist. That said, I love them, and they provide an excellent base for pisco sour consumption!
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