Its Cachaça week!!

Bem-vindos, cocktail enthusiasts! We are on a spirited journey this week, diving deep into Cachaça, the heart and soul of Brazil's feisty cocktail scene. Get ready to shake things up with scrumptious sips like Bitter Bull, Brazilian Crush, Marmalade Sour, and the classic, Watermelon Caipirinha.

Ever wondered if there's more to Cachaça than meets the eye? We've got you! Unearth a quirky Cachaça Fact with us. Wonderfully distinct and fondly called "Brazilian Rum", Cachaça predates the latter by several centuries and underpins Brazil's beloved Caipirinha. Discover why it guzzles 1.5 billion liters annually in Brazil alone!

Fancy a leap back in time? Step into the spirited history of Cachaça, a journey dating back to the 1500s. Learn how this vibrant spirit, with its ties to sugarcane cultivation by Portuguese colonists, became Brazil's emblematic drink. Join us and savor Cachaça's rich heritage in every cocktail sip.

Happy shaking all

Nick

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Some of our favourite Cachaça cocktails

The Bitter Bull is a vibrant and energetic cocktail that fuses the bold flavors of Brazilian cachaça with the bitter Italian aperitif Campari, creating a unique and zesty blend. The...

The Brazilian Crush cocktail is a vibrant and zesty drink that celebrates the spirit and flavors of Brazil. At its heart is cachaça, a distilled spirit derived from sugarcane juice,...

Quirky Cachaça fact!

Quirky Cachaça Fact: Delightfully unexpected, did you know Cachaça is unofficially known as "Brazilian Rum," yet it predates rum by hundreds of years? This unique spirit, distilled from fermented sugarcane juice, boasts a rich flavor profile, making it a staple in Brazil's national cocktail, the Caipirinha. Since every Caipirinha demands Cachaça, Brazil alone consumes 1.5 billion liters per year, shaping it into something of a national treasure. Imbibe and immerse yourself in the vivid spirit of Brazil!

Some more great Cachaça cocktails

Seen at the 'Bodega' restaurant in Birmingham, UK, but also mentioned in the Difford’s Guide, this great cocktail mixes marmalade with Beija Flor Pura cachaça.

The Watermelon Caipirinha is a refreshing twist on the classic Brazilian cocktail traditionally made with lime, sugar, and cachaça. This variant incorporates the sweet, juicy flavors of watermelon, creating a...

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A quick history lesson

Dive into the exotic spirit of Brazil, Cachaça, the lifeblood of enchanting cocktails like "Caipirinha." Akin to rum but more character-driven, Cachaça dates back to the 1500s, when Portuguese colonists began sugar cane cultivation. It's distilled directly from fresh sugarcane juice and stands as Brazil's trademark spirit with 1.5 billion liters produced annually. Intrinsically tied to Brazilian culture, its vibrant taste and deep-rooted history make Cachaça an unmissable wanderlust journey for all cocktail connoisseurs. Embrace this bold spirit for an authentic Brazilian cocktail experience!

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