Regions · CC BY-SA 4.0Carrulim (karrulim)
karrulim
Caña, rue and lemon: three or seven sips on an empty stomach every August 1 to keep misfortune away.
What it is
The name joins the first syllables of its ingredients: caña, ruda (rue) and limón (lemon). A few rue leaves and lemon slices or juice are steeped in clear caña for a few hours, sometimes with a little sugar or caramel. Custom calls for three or seven sips on an empty stomach first thing on the morning of August 1. Today it is sold bottled in supermarkets, but many families still make their own.
Ingredients
History
Tradition links it to Guaraní remedies against winter illnesses and to the colonial arrival of caña and European rue. The National Secretariat of Culture declared it Intangible Cultural Heritage in 2019.
Did you know…?
Rue is toxic in excess and should be avoided during pregnancy: the ritual calls for sips, not glasses.
When
August 1, on an empty stomach.
Where
Nationwide; tastings and cultural events in Asunción on the day.
Researched and reviewed in September 2026 with 4 sources. A second reviewer checked dates, coordinates and lodging. Hours and prices may change.