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Bandera de Bolivia

/A-pi/

A hot sweet drink made from purple corn with cloves and cinnamon, a classic of Bolivian markets. Api with buñuelos is the perfect breakfast for cold days — a staple that can't be missed.

Example

"Have a hot api — it's already getting cold."

"The api from the market lady is the best in the city."

Regional synonyms:

Cerveza de tamaño grande, generalmente de un litro, que se comparte entre amigos en la banqueta. La caguama es la cerveza del pueblo mexicano: barata, rendidora y social.