Cocoroco is a rectified spirit made of sugar cane with a purity of 96%.[ Strongest Alcoholic Drinks in the World] Cocoroco is sold as "potable alcohol", most often in tin cans.
Like rum, cocoroco is made from sugar cane.[Bernhardson, Wayne. 1985. Tierra, trabajo y ganadería indígena en la economía regional de Arica. Revista Chungará no. 15. Page 161.] Unlawful trade of cocoroco and coca leaf occurs across the Altiplano among Aymara people communities living in Chile and Bolivia.[ Cocoroco is illegal in some neighboring countries such as Chile where all alcoholic drinks with over 55% alcohol content by volume are illegal.
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Notable brands of cocoroco include Caiman and Ceibo.
See also
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Toxicity of alcohol
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Cachaça, a typical Brazilian alcoholic beverage
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Fernet, a typical Italian and Argentine alcoholic beverage
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Pisco, a typical Peruvian and Chilean alcoholic beverage
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Rectified spirit
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Singani, a typical Bolivian alcoholic beverage