Juan Miret
Raspados: Shaved ice full of flavor
By Juan Miret

There is nothing better to beat the heat than a cup full of shaved ice drenched in a fruity syrup, condensed milk and, why not – a touch of salt and a dribbling of the sweet and sour chamoy sauce.
These snow cones, sold out of curb-side carts, are known as “raspados” (literally: “scraped” ice) and are a ticket back to childhood.

Snow cones have other names in Spanish, such as in:
México, Colombia, Panama: Raspado
Cuba: Granizado
Perú: Cremolada
Chile: Mermelada con hielo
Dominican Republic: Frío, Frío
Puerto Rico: Piragua
Venezuela: Cepillado
