What is leche de tigre?

Leche de tigre · Spanish

Peruvian citrus marinade from ceviche, made of lime juice, fish juices, chili, garlic and onion. Sometimes served as a shot.

What it tastes like

Sour, salty, spicy and very savory, a bracing, bright hit of lime and chili that tastes like the sea.

Where you’ll see it

In ceviche and tiraditos, and as a shot or supposed hangover cure at Peruvian and seafood restaurants.

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