Rabo de Galo
Brazil's answer to the Manhattan, this stirred cocktail pairs the grassy, sugarcane character of cachaça with red vermouth for a bittersweet, aromatic sipper with Brazilian soul.
- 2 ozcachaça
- ¾ ozsweet vermouth
- ½ ozcynar
- 2 dashesangostura bitters
- Orange twistgarnish
- 1Add cachaça, sweet vermouth, and bitters to a mixing glass with ice.
- 2Stir well for 20-30 seconds until properly chilled and diluted.
- 3Strain into a rocks glass over a large ice cube.
- 4Express an orange twist over the drink and drop it in as garnish.
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Rabo de Galo translates to "rooster's tail" in Portuguese and stands as one of Brazil's oldest traditional cocktails. The drink gained prominence in São Paulo bars during the early 20th century when European drinking customs merged with local spirits. Some cocktail historians suggest this drink may have contributed to the English word "cocktail" itself. In November 2024, the IBA officially recognized Rabo de Galo as a Contemporary Classic, bringing international attention to this Brazilian staple.
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