(ka-SHA-sa).Cachaça is the national spirit of Brazil, the spirit of Carnival, the spirit of a country enjoying life. Like rum, Cachaça is a product of sugar cane and has a character somewhat similar to, though drier, than white rum. Where rum is produced from the molasses made from the sugar cane, Cachaça is produced directly from the juice of the cane. Ypióca Cachaça, the largest selling brand in Brazil, is produced only from the first crush. Locals drink Cachaça neat in small shot glasses. Others prefer a mix of Cachaça with lemon, passion fruit, tamarind, sugar and ice in a drink called a batida. But most visitors to Brazil become familiar with Cachaça as the essential ingredient in a Caipirinha, the national drink of Brazil (recipe below). You may want to treat yourself and your guests to a taste of Rio, a taste of Cachaça! Caipirinha 1 lime in 4 pieces 2 1/2 ounces Cachaça 1 to 2 Tbs. fine cane sugar Crushed Ice Crush the pieces of lime with the sugar thoroughly in a tumbler, add the ice, Cachaça, and stir or shake well. The lime pieces should remain in the glass. |
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