The Brazil 66 is a relative of the
Caipirinha, modified with the addition of Cointreau and orange juice, and with simple syrup in place of the sugar. This version is a little sweeter, due to these new ingredients, and the flavor, while still very similar to the original, is just a little more complex.
The Caipirinha, the national drink of Brazil, is normally made with just limes. In keeping with the cherry theme I have going now, I've added cherries to give it a fresh twist.
Caipirinha
1 lime
2 tablespoons superfine sugar
2 ounces cachaça
Crushed ice
Cut the lime in half crosswise, and then cut each half into quarters. In an old-fashioned or other medium-sized glass, muddle the lime pieces with the sugar to release the lime’s juice and begin to dissolve the sugar. Add the cachaça and crushed ice and shake in the [...]
