
As the Caipirinha cocktail is in the spotlight to celebrate FIFA World Cup 2014 in Brazil, BourbonBlog.com elevates Brazil’s national drink to new levels.
For our new Caipirinha cocktail recipes featured below, BourbonBlog.com Chef / Mixologist Stephen Dennison replaces the sugar component of the original with an indigenous liqueur or popular ingredient from each continent as a substitute.
So pick the team you support that coordinates with the continent below and you’re ready to honor Brazil while toasting your team!
Now the world can drink from one cup uniting the globe to savor the tournament that only comes along ever four years.
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South America (The Original)
2 oz. Cachaça
.5 oz. Simple Syrup
Juice of 1 Lime Muddled
Muddle lime first. Shake ingredients over ice to incorporate. Strain into a glass of ice.
Garnish with lime wheel
North America
Representing American whiskey and a long tradition of sweet and spice, Southern Comfort adds the right amount of Americana.
.5 oz. Southern Comfort
2 oz. Cachaça
Juice of 1 Lime Muddled
Muddle lime first. Shake ingredients over ice to incorporate. Strain into a glass of ice.
Garnish with lime wheel
Europe
An original like the World Cup deserves another original like the first triple sec in history dating back to 1834.
.5 oz. Original Combier (The World’s First Triple Sec)
2 oz. Cachaça
Juice of 1 Lime Muddled
Muddle lime first. Shake ingredients over ice to incorporate. Strain into a glass of ice.
Garnish with lime wheel
Asia
Zesty limes and Asian ginger kick some zing in the game!
.5 oz Domaine de Canton Liqueur
2 oz. Cachaça
Juice of 1 Lime Muddled
Muddle lime first. Shake ingredients over ice to incorporate. Strain into a glass of ice.
Garnish with lime wheel
Australia
Australian lychees give the Caipirinha a touch of floral, sweet and fresh.
.5 oz. Bols Lychee Liqueur
2 oz. Cachaça
Juice of 1 Lime Muddled
Muddle lime first. Shake ingredients over ice to incorporate. Strain into a glass of ice.
Garnish with lime wheel
Africa
African pomegranates liven up the Caipirinha with a hint of tart and juicy notes.
.5 Bols Pomegranate
2 oz. Cachaça
Juice of 1 Lime Muddled
Muddle lime first. Shake ingredients over ice to incorporate. Strain into a glass of ice.
Garnish with lime wheel
All new cocktail recipes by Stephen Dennison.
