Gassatas 3 Soles: Drinks with an Andean soul in Chia

A drink that’s neither a cocktail nor a soda, but something about both of them.

If this is your first time at 3 Soles and you see “Gassata” in the letter, it’s normal to have the doubt about what exactly it’s about. It’s not an alcohol cocktail or a commercial soda: it’s an artisan drink from the restaurant, served with a drink, thought for whoever wants something with an advanced production and taste without necessarily bringing liquor through. It’s part of the same philosophy that governs all of the restaurant’s cooking: local ingredients rather than generic formulas.

The letter has five versions, all at the same price ($13,800): Inca Fire, Andes Elexir, Sun Elixir, Andean Garden of Strawberries and Stars. The names aren’t coincidence. Each person wink directly at Andean culture, in line with the Peruvian identity that 3 Soles currently handles for a great part of his drink letter.

Why the name matters more than it looks

There are restaurants that give a good name to anything but better selling. Here’s something more about intention: “Fire of the Inca” and “Elixir of the Andes” directly target Inca’s cosmovuation while “Garden of Strawberries” and “Stars of the Andean” play with more sensible, color and clear sky images in the saw. It’s no information that the restaurant explain about in the letter, but the name pattern let you see that there was thought behind, and not just pounding up with a menu.

What I can confirm with the information I have is the presentation: each Gassata is served as a cup with an image that reminds more of copyright as a drink without conventional alcohol, explain why many customers demand them even if they are not looking to get drunk but simply something that looks and feels as an experience different from the usual juice or soda.

To whom’s this drink for

The Gassatas work well at several scenarios: for whoever drives and can’t drink alcohol but doesn’t want to get water, for whoever’s at a business lunch where alcohol doesn’t suit, or simply for whoever wants to put his drink back and start with something lighter. If you are looking for an alternative with an alcohol free with that same Latin American identity, pits from the letter does a similar function but with a completely different taste profile.

They are also an interesting choice for minors in a family plan as they offer the feeling of something special without an alcoholic component.

What to expect in flavour

Without a detailed technical information from each Gassata, the most honest thing to say is that the exact taste varies as to what you ask and that the best way to ask the waiter what you recommend as to how you love them: if you prefer something sweet, something citrus, or something more neutral.

If you have little time, ask for this.

If you have never tested a Gassata, ordering two different to share at the table is good strategy to compare without compromising to a single option. The strawberry garden is usually a secure bet for those who seek something sweet and easy to enjoy without surprises.