Bombeirinho
A bright, sweet-tart Brazilian classic from the 1980s — cachaça, fresh lime, and grenadine in a glass. Simple, colorful, and instantly refreshing.
- 1Fill a rocks glass with crushed ice.
- 2Add the cachaça and fresh lime juice.
- 3Pour the grenadine slowly over the top.
- 4Stir gently to partially combine. Garnish with a lime wedge and serve.
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The Bombeirinho emerged during the 1980s as one of the iconic cocktails of the Brazilian boteco — the neighborhood dive bar and social gathering spot central to Brazilian culture. Alongside the Caipirinha and the Rabo de Galo, it became a staple of the national cocktail repertoire. The drink's name means "little firefighter" in Portuguese, likely a nod to its vivid red color from the grenadine. Its classic recipe calls for nothing more than cachaça, fresh lime juice, and grenadine or blackcurrant syrup — a formula born from the 1980s preference for colorful, sweet, easily prepared drinks. While modern bars have experimented with variations, the simple three-ingredient original remains the definitive version.
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