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Brasil 66

A citrusy, orange-infused twist on the Caipirinha — named for the iconic Brazilian jazz band. Cachaça shaken with triple sec, orange juice, lime, and a touch of sweetness.

cachacaEasy~19% ABV
MethodShakeGlassRocks GlassIcecubedGarnishOrange slice
Recipe
Serves1
Ingredients
  • 1½ ozcachaca
  • ½ oztriple sec
  • 2 ozorange juice
  • ½ ozlime juice
  • ¼ ozsimple syrup
  • Orange slicegarnish
Instructions
  1. 1Add all ingredients to a cocktail shaker filled with ice.
  2. 2Shake well for 10-12 seconds.
  3. 3Strain into a rocks glass over fresh ice cubes.
  4. 4Garnish with an orange slice and serve.
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History & Origin

The Brasil 66 cocktail takes its name from Sérgio Mendes & Brasil '66, the influential Brazilian jazz and bossa nova band whose recordings brought Brazilian music to international audiences in the 1960s. The drink extends the classic Caipirinha framework by adding orange juice and triple sec, layering a sweet citrus dimension onto the base of cachaça and lime. It is described by Difford's Guide as being reminiscent of an orange-influenced Caipirinha.

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