Caju Amigo
A classic Brazilian combination pairing smooth cachaça with the unique tropical flavor of fresh cashew fruit juice.
- 1Fill a rocks glass with ice cubes.
- 2Add the cachaça, cashew fruit juice, and simple syrup.
- 3Stir gently to combine.
- 4Garnish with a lime wheel and serve.
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The Caju Amigo, meaning "cashew friend," celebrates the pairing of Brazil's native cashew apple fruit with its national spirit. In northeastern Brazil where cashew trees thrive, it's tradition to chase a shot of cachaça with a slice of fresh caju fruit. This cocktail formalizes that beloved combination, with the name coming from the phrase "Vê um caju, amigo" (Bring me a caju, friend).
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