Pronounced 'kei-pur-reen-yah'

History of Cachaca (pronounced kah-sha-sah) goes back 400 years ago when plantation owners began serving the liquid to their slaves after noticing that the drive would increase vigor. Over the years better distilled Cachaca's were developed and soon people started to drink it on dinner tables in colonial Brazil. Shortly after slavery was banned in 1888, the monarchy was ousted and progressive leaders declared Brazil a modern Republic, a national pride began for sugar throughout the country.

By the 1920s, Cachaca had become a symbol of Brazilian identity, produced and consumed throughout the nation by diverse ethic and social groups.

Ingredients:

60 ml Samba Cachaca Gold

3/4 Fresh lime cut into chunks

1 tsp Brown sugar

Dash of Sugar syrup

Method:

Muddle lime and sugar in tumbler. Fill with crushed ice and add Cachaca Samba Brazil Gold. Stir and top with a touch more crushed ice.

Matty's Note: You can also try replacing lime with about 1/2 cup of fresh tangerine, passion fruit, peach, pear, pineapple, plum, orange or mango.