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Bandera de Perú

/LE-che de TI-gre/

The citrusy, spicy liquid left over from ceviche — also drunk as a hangover cure in Peru. Leche de tigre is both a ceviche garnish and a remedy: one shot and you're back on your feet.

Example

"Pour me a little glass of tiger's milk to wake me up."

"The tiger's milk from that cevichería has perfect lime balance."

Regional synonyms:

Despedida casual mexicana que no necesariamente implica que se van a ver pronto ni que hay planes reales. Es más un 'bye' educado y amistoso que una promesa de reencuentro, nadie se lo toma literal.