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Cachaça

Cachaça

  • Spirits
  • Alcoholic

Cachaça is a Brazilian spirit distilled from fermented sugar cane; the best examples use fresh cane juice, while many mass-market bottlings start from syrup or molasses. Under Brazilian law the name is reserved for spirit produced in Brazil and bottled at no less than 38% ABV. Unaged cachaça is grassy, fruity and slightly funky, whereas versions matured in wood become smoother and more complex. It is the essential spirit of the Caipirinha and is also used in the Rabo de Galo.

Strength: usually 40% ABV (legal minimum 38%).

Also known as: Cachaca

Used in 2 cocktails.

Cocktails where it is essential (2)

If you don't have it

  • Rhum agricole great swap

    Rhum agricole, also made from cane juice, is the closest match: the grassy, vegetal note stays, slightly less rustic.

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