Introduction - Buenos Aires and the Best of Argentina - page 48

What To Drink
Any Argentinean will tell you that the only
drink that does justice to beef is good Argentin-
ean red wine . The excellent vineyards in the
Mendoza region produce the grapes that
become first class wine. The regions of Cuyo,
San Juan, Cafayate, Salta and Catamarca sup-
ply the entire country with premier wines.
These local wines are inexpensive, as are the
excellent carbonated mineral waters. Many
whiskerías and bars in town dispense drinks
into the wee hours.
Argentine Scotch is quite good, so there is no
need to order the imported brands, which are
triple the price at the very least.
Tip
Los Criadores (Breeder's Choice) is one
brand to try, and it's as good as any-
thing from the Scottish highlands.
Argentina is the only place where you can find
an after-dinner drink called Legui . It's a cor-
dial named after one of Argentina's most illus-
trious jockeys. Most bars stock Legui, and it
makes a wonderful gift. Stash a bottle in your
suitcase before you leave the country.
A non-alcoholic beverage that you might enjoy
is a submarino . It's a glass of cold milk with a
spoonful of chocolate syrup sunk to the bottom.
Argentines don't stir it. They drink a little milk,
lick some of the chocolate off the spoon and con-
tinue this process until the glass is empty.