Brazilian Sunset

Submitted by NorthwestGal

"I purchased a bottle of Brazilian cachaca during the holidays, but I only had one cocktail recipe that included cachaca. So I started looking for other cachaca-based cocktail recipes. That's how I stumbled upon this Brazilian drink in "The Bartender's Guide", and I really liked it. It's fruity, sweet and quite refreshing."

 

• Ready In: 2mins
• Ingredients: 6
• Yields: 1 cocktail
• Serves: 1

ingredients

• ice cube
• 1 1⁄2 ounces cachaca
• 3 1⁄2 ounces orange juice
• 2 teaspoons lemon juice
• 3⁄4 ounce grenadine
• 1 slice orange (for garnish) (optional)

directions

1. Place ice cubes in a tall Highball or Collins glass. Add cachaca and both juices, and mix gently. Slowly add the grenadine.
2. Place orange slice on rim of glass, and serve with a cocktail straw.

Reviews

[Muffin Goddess]

I liked how fruity this was, but I'm embarassed to say that this hit me really hard. I haven't had cachaca in years, and I had forgotten how strong it is (for someone who really doesn't drink, anyway lol). Glad I splurged on the more expensive cachaca, because it was really smooth. I would definitely make this again (especially now that I'm the proud owner of a big ol' bottle of cachaca), but I think I would need to cut it with a bit more fruit juice to make this a bit less dangerous for the alco-weenie that I am, lol. Thanks for posting! Made for the Emerald City Shakers for ZWT7

 

[Boomette]

I loved this drink. I didn't use the full amount of grenadine. I just put a little bit without measuring. It was so yummy. Thanks NorthwestGal :) Made for Count Dracula and His Hot Bites for ZWT7