Quench Your Thirst with the Sweetness of Traditional Ice in Jogja

Kapanlagi.com - When it comes to culinary, Jogja never runs out of options. From various typical dishes to snacks that make you miss them, Jogja never fails to pamper the taste buds of its travelers. Interestingly, besides food, Jogja also offers various signature drinks.

Not only warm drinks, but also cold drinks that can quench your thirst when sipped. Well, so you won't be curious, here are some traditional ice that you can hunt for during your vacation in Jogja. Can you guess what they are?

1. Rujak Ice Cream

Not entirely a drink, but very refreshing to try. Especially if it's not rujak ice cream. This dish combines pieces of fruit rujak with its seasoning, then topped with old-fashioned ice cream with a taste similar to coconut pandan. Don't be mistaken, when eaten, this dish presents a combination of sweet, sour, and spicy flavors.

2. Es Semlo

This drink is similar to es campur which is perfect to drink in the afternoon to quench thirst while in Jogja. However, in terms of filling, es semlo is actually similar to what is in wedang ronde. Although the taste is quite strong, its freshness is felt when sipped cold.

3. Sarsaparilla

When entering some minimarkets or certain dining places in Jogja, a distinctive bottled drink can usually be found. This traditional drink is called sarsaparilla.

Sold at an affordable price, this drink is suitable for quenching thirst. There is a refreshing sensation with an unusual sweetness. In the past, this drink was a favorite of the Jogja royal aristocracy. 

4. Es Jaipong

Next is es jaipong. This drink presents a lot of components in it. There are sagu mutiara, cincau, tape singkong, and hunkwe flour preparations. The sweet taste is further indulging the taste buds because it is topped with liquid brown sugar. Some famous places to buy es jaipong in Jogja are es jaipong gaul in Kotabaru and es jaipong lempuyangan.

These four traditional drinks in Jogja each present different uniqueness, so it's worth trying one by one. What's certain is that almost all types of these drinks are very affordable in terms of price. So, don't hesitate to try them when vacationing in Jogja.

(kly/tmi)