7 typical spirits you need to know from Latin America

There are many famous drinks that are representative of their countries, for example, a pisco sour for Chile, or a mojito for Cuba. But more than just mixes, there are also spirits that are definitely worth trying in Latin America.First, you need to know what a spirit is. Spirits are fermented drinks that can be obtained from grains (barley, rye, or rice), tubers (potato), and fruits (apple), so now that you know where they come from, you need to know and try these, from Latin America.1. MezcalMezcal is 100 percent Mexican and comes from agave. There are many types of mezcal: minero, espadín, pechuga, but the important thing is that it is consumed neat and is usually accompanied by orange slices and worm salt.2. PiscoThis spirit is representative of two countries, Chile and Peru, and is obtained from two types of grapes that grow in that region, called pisquera grapes.3. TequilaAnother famous spirit with Denomination of Origin is tequila, which is produced in certain regions of Mexico, such as Tequila, Jalisco, but also in Nayarit, Michoacán, Guanajuato, and Tamaulipas. Of course, it comes from agave, and the four types of tequila you can find are blanco, reposado, añejo, and extra añejo.4. GrappamielThis drink is made from grappa, a spirit made from the seeds, stems, and skins of grapes, and honey. It is consumed neat and with plenty of ice in the summer, and it is typical of Uruguay.5. CachazaOriginating from Brazil, cachaza is made from sugarcane, like rum, but the Brazilian drink is made from fermented juice and then distilled. The drink that has brought cachaza to worldwide fame is the caipirinha.6. AguardienteDerived from sugarcane but treated with anise, aguardiente is Colombia's signature spirit. It has a somewhat sweet flavor and is consumed neat, mixed with mineral water and plenty of ice.7. RumAlthough it actually originates from the Middle East, when sugarcane arrived in America, this spirit became established in Cuba and is now more Latin and globally known for delicious mojitos. Unlike cachaza, rum is made from sugarcane molasses.What other spirits do you know and how are they consumed?