Batida de Abacaxi
A creamy, tropical blended Brazilian cocktail — cachaça, fresh pineapple juice, and sweetened condensed milk shaken or blended into a rich, beach-ready drink.
- 2 ozcachaca
- 3 ozpineapple juice
- 1 ozsweetened condensed milk
- ½ ozlime juice
- Pineapple wedgegarnish
- 1Add all ingredients to a blender with 1 cup of crushed ice.
- 2Blend on high until smooth and frothy, about 20-30 seconds.
- 3Alternatively, combine in a shaker, shake vigorously with ice, and strain over fresh crushed ice.
- 4Pour into a highball glass. Garnish with a pineapple wedge and serve immediately.
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The Batida is one of Brazil's oldest cocktail traditions, with the name derived from the Portuguese word for "shaken." Batidas are made by combining cachaça with fresh fruit juice or pulp, often with sweetened condensed milk for richness, and blending or shaking with ice. The pineapple version — Batida de Abacaxi — is one of the most popular, beloved for its tropical sweetness and the way the condensed milk rounds out the natural acidity of the pineapple. The drink has been a fixture on Brazilian beaches, poolside bars, and home celebrations for generations.
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