Caipirinha – the Brazilian cocktail
Caipirinha – now this is a special one. What if I told you there is something known as the”national Drink”? Most of the countries if not all, have a title called “National Drink”. Just like national animals and national birds, there are countries which also have a national drink. On my quest to unearth the truth, I did uncover “Chai” (tea) as the national drink of India. Being an Indian, I was not at all aware of this – not quite sure if there is any truth behind it. If anyone out there does know, do share it with us. Nevertheless, let me introduce you to the “National drink of Brazi”l – Caipirinha.
Many might mistake my many for rum. Cachaca is an entity of its own. Made from fresh fermented sugarcane juice, cachaca can only be made and produced in Brazil. Just like tequila to Mexico, Cashew Fenni to Goa so is the Cachaca to Brazil. Generally, Cachaca is a colourless spirit. While some aged in wooden barrels tend to develop a golden or amber colour. But when it comes to the caipirinha? We normally do prefer the colourless Cachaca.
Made from cachaca and some of the most easily sourced ingredients, this classic cocktail won’t fail to amuse you. Cachaca, not being easily available in India, makes it an arduous cocktail to find in the bars out here. But you could easily go ahead and make yourself one at home. All you would require is a bottle of cachaca at home and read this entire blog 😉 , to make yourself a caipirinha at home.
The national cocktail of Brazil
The flavours derived from lime and sugar pair well with most of the spirits out there. When we pair the lime and sugar mix with cachaca, walla !! the caipirinha. The national cocktail of “ Brazil”. Yes, a combination of fresh lime and sugar is all the ingredient you need. Did I just curtail the expectations? it shouldn’t be so. The flavours of the Cachaca blend mighty well with the lime and sugar mix. The slight grassy and sharp with a hint of earthy notes adds that tongue-twisting flavour to the sour mix. If done well, the capiriniha has the potential to brighten up your darkest days or cool your warmest days ;). It’s almost impossible to settle for just one. The tag of “National cocktail of Brazil” is truly justified.
Like we always say, simple ingredients can deliver some pizzazz cocktails.
ingredients
- Cachaca
- Fresh lime
- Sugar
- Ice
equipment
- Muddler
- Cocktail Shaker
- Bar spoon
- Old fashioned glass
How to make a caipirinha
- Add 3 lime wedges and 2 bar spoons of sugar to a Cocktail shaker
- Gentle muddle the lime and sugar
- Add ice and 50 ml of cachaca to it
- Close the shaker and shake well
- Open the shaker and pour the drink into an old-fashioned glass
- Garnish with a lime
- Habibi, the Caipirinha 🙂
it’s no secret how the combination of lime and sugar could craft some great cocktails. With all the theatrics around the modern-day cocktail, a cocktail with just the simplest of ingredients gets the title of the “National Cocktail of Brazil”. The cocktail in itself is not just stunning in taste but also in looks. it does a great job in refreshing you on a hot sunny day. A classic cocktail with a touch of elgance. We got you one more refreshing cocktail for the hot summer – ladies and gentlemen, the ” Caipirinha”
Cheers
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