I picked my husbsters up from the airport on Sunday and one of the things he really enjoyed in Brazil was their National Drink, which uses is a liquor made from sugar cane and is called Cachaca.
The cocktail itself is called a Caipirinha (pronounced kie-purr-EEN-yah)
He said it was a very refreshing drink on a hot day, and he wanted to make it for me to try at home. I must say I loved it. They do sneak up on ya tho!
Here is what you need to make one!
Lots of ice
Limes
Cachaqa (pronounced Ka chah sah -- your local liquor store should have it)
sugar (we used equal)
muddler
Cut limes into 1/4 inch thickness, remove the pith, leave skin on
take 1 1/2 lime slices, muddle in the glass or martini shaker, add 1 tsp sugar, 2 oz of Cachaga and ice, mix well and enjoy!
Repeat cautiously!
18 comments:
Yeah! Your hubby is home! That's the last long trip, right? How very brilliant of him to bring home the recipe for this drink! Sounds great for the mid-90 weather we're having today! :-) PS: My hubby is starting to weaken on the dog front. Still not a yes, but no longer a firm "no". Perhaps one of these drinks would loosen him up a bit!
Oh my gosh, I'm back. While I was visiting here ... you were visiting my blog! That's so cool when that happens! :-)
This sounds very strong...
This is my favorite drink at a local bar in KC! They add some maraschino cherries, and it tastes like a cherry limeade!
My husband used tod rink this in his country, Uruguay, right below Brazil. One day he had an urge to make one and they dont sell Cachaca at Utah Liquor stores. {SHOCKER!} So we drove six hours to Vegas to buy this. We brought it home and opened it up at a new years eve party. Holy cow! At first we just made Caipirinhas and then we just started playing games for shots. I do not remember much past midninght!
Did your hubby try Milanesas while he was there? They are divine!
Sounds yummy and thanks for the tip about them sneaking up on you.
been years since i had one of these
they are great
Yum - it sounds really tasty. Tell John thanks again for the sweet gifts, the kids really loved them.
I think my hubby will like this..
Sounds delicious Cheryl. We are having a bit of warm weather here again and I think that drink would be great to have!
I'm coming to your house for cocktails!!!
The perfect way to relax!
my next favorite drink after mojito. Yum!
well, if i can't go to brazil myself, the next best thing is probably drinking down a couple of their national boozy beverage! i love limes, so this sounds great!
ooh la la! Shake it, shake it! Nice of your husband!
I'm glad you like the Halloween tale!
Haha .. proceed cautiously.. love that warning.
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