Caipirinha
The word Caipirinha originates from the word caipira meaning someone from the countryside and the Caipirinha is the national drink of Brazil and similar to rum it is made from sugarcane. Caipirinha’s are made using Cachaa which is a spirit usually between 38% - 48% proof and is often likened to rum however it is made from
sugar cane juice rather than the molasses.
The Caipirinha is a drink enjoyed the world over in part due to it’s addition to the International Bartenders List of Official Cocktails and the IBA has ranked teh Caipiriniha in it’s top 50 of all time great drinks.
For a guide to making a Caipirinha click the link below.