Cold Drinks & Helados
Nieve de Chicle in Los Angeles
Look for bright sky-blue or pink tubs of chilled nieve evoking childhood nostalgia with its sweet, fruity bubblegum flavor and smooth texture at Imperial Night Market in Downtown LA on Friday, Saturday and Sunday evenings, when a vendor is serving it. Free entry.
2300 E 15th St, Downtown LA · Free entry
CATEGORY
Cold Drinks & Helados
PREPARATION
Bubblegum-flavored sweet milk or water base is churned frozen in a garrafa.
MARKET
Imperial Night Market, Downtown LA
HERITAGE
The origins of Nieve de Chicle
The history of chewing gum itself has deep Mesoamerican roots, originating from the natural sap of the chicozapote tree.
Vibrant sky blue colorFruity tutti-frutti candy aromaSmooth and playful textureSweet nostalgic finish