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Aguapanela
Aguapanela (panela water) is a traditional Latin American sweet drink made with 'panela', which is a solid form of sucrose obtained from the boiling and evaporation of sugar cane juice.

Directions
- 1Put the water in a small saucepan or pot and heat until it boils. When it reaches this state, lower the heat.
- 2When the water stops boiling add the panela in pieces and simmer for 30 minutes.
- 3Pour the aguapanela over ice. Add in lemon juice, to taste.
- 4Stir to combine, then serve.
Contributed by @jplessey
Source: Original recipe