Easy Entertaining: Exciting Summer Cocktail Recipe from Espirito XVI seen at WSWA
Mojitos are old news. Here comes The Caipirinha. Brazil’s quintessential cocktail is perfect for Summer. Cachaça, a Brazilian distilled spirit made from sugarcane juice, is mixed with muddled fresh limes and sugar for a refreshing drink, similar in style to a mojito but without mint.
The key to a good caipirinha is the Cachaça. At the 72nd Annual Wine Spirits Wholesalers of America (WSWA) Convention this year, I sampled the Espirito XVI Ultra Premium Cachaça imported from Brazil by Ambrabev, winner of Double Gold Medals for Best in Show in the Tasting Competition at WSWA, and I was smitten.
It is made in small batches using only the nectar of 100% fresh pressed Brazilian sugarcane and pure spring water from the mountains of Rio de Janeiro, resulting in a smooth, clean, and elegant spirit. Whereas most rums, also made from sugarcane, have a syrupy consistency, this Cachaça is lighter and crisper, perfect for those hot days ahead.
- 2 oz Espirito XVI Cachaça
- 1/2 Fresh Lime Cut and Quartered
- 2 tbsp Refined Sugar
- Ice
- Place lime and sugar in cocktail mixer and muddle.
- Add Espirito XVI Cachaça, ice and shake.
- Pour into rocks glass without straining
- Garnish with lime slice
Recipe courtesy of Espirito XVI. For more recipes visit their website.
Cocktails, like food, have the ability to inspire travel. I guarantee, this Summer cocktail will have you dreaming of a trip to Brazil. Check out Visit Brasil for all the information you need to plan your Summer vacation to this vibrant destination.
For more exciting Summer Cocktail recipes seen at WSWA, check out this post.
What’s your favorite Summer Cocktail?
Please share in the comments below and let’s have a party. Invite your friends, make a batch of this fun cocktail and celebrate. Summer is here!
Cheers!
GO Epicurista
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