Lambanog
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Lambanóg is a traditional Filipino distilled palm liquor. It is a natural and chemical-free alcoholic liquor made from the distillation of naturally fermented sap (tubâ) from palm trees such as sugar palm, coconut, or nipa. Lambanog is well-known for having a strong alcohol concentration and can be used as a base liquor for various flavored spirits and cocktail creations.[3] The most popular variety is the coconut lambanog which is commonly described as "coconut vodka" due to its clear to milky white color and high alcohol content. It originates from Luzon and the Visayas Islands (where it is known as dalisay de coco). During the Spanish colonial period, it was also known as vino de coco in Spanish. It is particularly potent, having a typical alcohol content of 80 to 90 proof (40 to 45% abv) after a single distillation; this may go as high as 166 proof (83% abv) after the second distillation.[1]
Type | Palm liquor |
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Country of origin | Philippines |
Region of origin | Luzon, Visayas |
Alcohol by volume | 40–45%[1][2] |
Ingredients | Palm sap |
Variants | Coconut variant, Nipa variant, Kaong variant, etc. |
A similar distilled drink made from nipa palm sap is known as laksoy.