Frutillada is a popular drink in

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, Peru, and is generally consumed between the months of November and January. The drink is made from and . It is mixed with local strawberry, typically collected in the

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. The places where frutillada is sold are called '' chicherías''. The ''chicherías'' that sell frutillada are identified with red banners. The custom of using strawberries has been lost, being replaced by vegetable coloring (based on

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or ayrampo) and other ingredients that try to resemble the original flavor.

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