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== Cachaça ==
[[File:Cocktails_with_cachaça_Caju_amigo.jpg|thumb|right|A cocktail made with cachaça]]
'''Cachaça''' is a distilled spirit made from fermented sugarcane juice. It is the most popular spirit among distilled alcoholic beverages in [[Brazil]] and is often used in cocktails. Cachaça is sometimes referred to as "Brazilian rum," although there are distinct differences in production and flavor.
'''Cachaça''' is a distilled spirit made from fermented sugarcane juice. It is the most popular spirit among distilled alcoholic beverages in [[Brazil]] and is often used in cocktails. Cachaça is sometimes referred to as "Brazilian rum," although there are distinct differences in production and flavor.


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Cachaça is a versatile spirit that can be used in a variety of cocktails. The most famous cocktail made with cachaça is the [[Caipirinha]], which combines cachaça with lime, sugar, and ice. Other popular cocktails include the Batida, which mixes cachaça with fruit juices and sweetened condensed milk, and the Rabo-de-Galo, a blend of cachaça and vermouth.
Cachaça is a versatile spirit that can be used in a variety of cocktails. The most famous cocktail made with cachaça is the [[Caipirinha]], which combines cachaça with lime, sugar, and ice. Other popular cocktails include the Batida, which mixes cachaça with fruit juices and sweetened condensed milk, and the Rabo-de-Galo, a blend of cachaça and vermouth.
[[File:Cocktails_with_cachaça_Caju_amigo.jpg|thumb|left|Caju amigo, a cocktail with cachaça and cashew fruit]]


The "Caju Amigo" is another cocktail that features cachaça, typically mixed with cashew fruit juice or syrup, providing a unique and refreshing flavor profile.
The "Caju Amigo" is another cocktail that features cachaça, typically mixed with cashew fruit juice or syrup, providing a unique and refreshing flavor profile.
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File:Caju_amigo.jpg|Caju amigo
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Latest revision as of 21:24, 20 February 2025

Cachaça is a distilled spirit made from fermented sugarcane juice. It is the most popular spirit among distilled alcoholic beverages in Brazil and is often used in cocktails. Cachaça is sometimes referred to as "Brazilian rum," although there are distinct differences in production and flavor.

Production[edit]

Cachaça is produced by fermenting fresh sugarcane juice with yeast, followed by distillation. The process begins with the harvesting of sugarcane, which is then crushed to extract the juice. This juice is fermented for a period of time, typically 24 to 48 hours, before being distilled in copper pot stills or column stills.

The resulting spirit can be bottled immediately as "white cachaça" or aged in wooden barrels to produce "aged cachaça." The aging process imparts additional flavors and colors to the spirit, with common woods used for aging including oak, amburana, and jequitibá.

Cocktails[edit]

Cachaça is a versatile spirit that can be used in a variety of cocktails. The most famous cocktail made with cachaça is the Caipirinha, which combines cachaça with lime, sugar, and ice. Other popular cocktails include the Batida, which mixes cachaça with fruit juices and sweetened condensed milk, and the Rabo-de-Galo, a blend of cachaça and vermouth.

The "Caju Amigo" is another cocktail that features cachaça, typically mixed with cashew fruit juice or syrup, providing a unique and refreshing flavor profile.

Cultural Significance[edit]

Cachaça holds a significant place in Brazilian culture and history. It is often associated with celebrations and social gatherings. The spirit is deeply embedded in Brazilian traditions and is a symbol of national pride. Cachaça is also celebrated annually on September 13th, known as "Cachaça Day" in Brazil.

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