Best Brazilian Beverage Types
A Brazilian national cocktail called Caipirinha is made with cachaça, sugar, and lime. Cachaça is the most common distilled alcoholic drink in Brazil, and it can be consumed by itself or used as a base for a number of mixed beverages.
This refreshing cocktail is simple to prepare: sugar and lime that has been cut into quarters should be gently muddled together with a wooden spoon before adding cachaça and ice. The traditional way to make Caipirinha is in a single large jar that can be shared amongst people, but it can also be served in an old-fashioned glass with a lime wedge garnish.
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The sweet, refreshing Batida (lit. shaken) is a Brazilian cocktail that's most commonly made with a combination of cachaça, sugar, and either fruit juice or coconut milk. To prepare it, all ingredients are blended or vigorously shaken with ice, then poured into a tall, chilled glass.
The most popular fruit juices used in Batida can be made from lemon, passion fruit, mango, or pineapple, among others. Batida is traditionally served with feijoada, the national dish of Brazil. It is rarely found at hotel bars or restaurants, since Batidas are typically sold from barracas – mobile bars located on or near the beach.
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Swiss lemonade or limonada suíça is a thirst-quenching, lime-based drink that hails from Brazil. In its basic form, it is made with fresh limes, water, sugar, and ice. The limes are usually cut into small pieces—with the skin on—and all the ingredients are shortly blended until frothy.
The drink should be served immediately, while it is still ice-cold. The most popular variation includes condensed milk, which provides a smoother and creamier texture. The unusual name of this limeade has never been completely clarified, but several theories suggest that it might have been invented by a Swiss restaurateur or at a Swiss hospitality school.
Caipiroska is a cocktail that is quite similar to Caipirinha, but consists of lime, brown sugar, and vodka instead of Brazilian cachaça. This refreshing, citrusy cocktail is a trendy beverage in Brazil, Argentina, Uruguay, and Paraguay, where it is often referred to as Caipivodka or Caipirodka.
Both Caipirinha and Caipiroska share the same preparation process: lime wedges and sugar are muddled together before alcohol (in this case, vodka) is added to the combination. A traditional way to serve Caipiroska is in an old-fashioned or highball glass filled with ice and with a lime wedge garnish.
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Caju Amigo (lit. Friendly Cashew) is a Brazilian shooter made with a combination of cachaça and cashew juice. In order to prepare it, both ingredients are simply mixed in a shot glass without ice. Cachaça is often served with a cashew slice on the side, which should be chewed without swallowing, followed by a shot of cachaça so that the spirit and the cashew slice are swallowed at the same time.
Quentão is a traditional cocktail made with fresh ginger, red apples, sugar, cloves, cinnamon, water, and cachaça. To prepare it, ginger, apples, and sugar are first caramelized, then combined with cloves and cinnamon. Cachaça and water are then added to the combination and the whole thing is boiled slowly, and much of the alcohol evaporates during this process.
The cocktail is then typically served in earthenware or ceramic mugs which are garnished with orange or lemon slices or peel. Quentão is especially popular in the south of Brazil during winter and during celebrations such as Festas Juninas.
In the far south of Brazil, cachaça is often replaced with red wine, and the result is a beverage similar to mulled wine.
Tucupi is a traditional ingredient commonly used in the cuisine of the Amazon region, particularly in the state of Pará.
It is a yellowish-brown sauce made from the juice extracted from manioc root (also known as cassava or yuca). The preparation of tucupi involves a fermentation process to remove the naturally occurring cyanide compounds found in raw manioc. The root is peeled, grated, and soaked in water for several days, allowing it to ferment.
Cachaça is a popular Brazilian drink that is distilled from freshly pressed and fermented sugar cane juice. It is believed that the first varieties of cachaça were produced sometime at the beginning of the 17th century, and were initially known as aguardente de cana.
The drink was initially associated with Brazilian slaves, but soon it became a popular option among all social classes, and eventually, during Portuguese colonization, a symbol of national pride. Cachaça became internationally acclaimed with the help of Caipirinha, a classic cocktail that blends the drink with lime and sugar.
THE BEST Cachaça Spirits
Dom Tápparo Engenho Desde 1978
Cachaça Duas Madeiras Extra Premium
The Rum & Cachaça Masters - Master 2022
Dom Tápparo Engenho Desde 1978
Cachaça Carvalho Americano 10 Anos
The Rum & Cachaça Masters - Master 2022
Dom Tápparo Engenho Desde 1978
Cachaça Cabaré Extra Premium 15 Years
The Rum & Cachaça Masters - Master 2022
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Rabo-de-Galo is a popular Brazilian cocktail made with a combination of cachaça and either sweet vermouth or Cynar (a bitter liqueur), or both sweet vermouth and Cynar, depending on the recipe. In order to prepare it, the ingredients are stirred with ice, then strained into a cocktail glass which can be garnished with an orange peel, if desired.
When translated, the name of this drink means rooster’s tail, or simply - cocktail. Nowadays, Rabo-de-Galo is being rescued by Brazilian bartenders who are lobbying to include it on the IBA (International Bartenders Association) list of cocktails.
Cajuína is a Brazilian beverage made from cashew fruit (cashew apple). The drink originated in the northeast of the country, and it is typically associated with Piauí and Teresina, though it is enjoyed in other parts of Brazil.
It is made with clarified and filtered cashew juice. The resulting liquid is pale golden due to the natural caramelization of sugars that occurs during sterilization, and it has a sweet and subtly tart flavor. Cajuína was traditionally produced as a non-industrial drink, but nowadays, there are several factory-produced versions.
Best Brazilian Beverage Producers
Beg Gin Boutique Distillery is a craft gin producer located in Brazil, known for its artisanal approach to distilling premium gins. The distillery emphasizes unique botanical blends that highlight local ingredients and flavors, creating distinctive spirits with a strong connection to Brazilian terroir.
Beg Gin's offerings appeal to connoisseurs seeking high-quality, small-batch gin with innovative and refined profiles.
AWARDS

SFWSC - San Francisco World Spirits Competition - Double Gold
2024, 2023

Bartender Spirits Awards - Double Gold
2023

IWSC- International wine & spirit competition - Spirit Gold Outstanding
2024
BEST Beg Gin Boutique Distillery Spirits
AWARDS

World's Best Nut - Winner
2024

World Liqueur Awards - Country Winner
2024
BEST SCHLUCK LICORES Liqueurs
Kalvelage Distillery, founded in 2012 by brothers Marcos and Maurício Kalvelage in Blumenau, Santa Catarina, Brazil, is renowned for producing high-quality spirits. Their product line includes premium vodkas, such as Kalvelage Vodka, Kalvelage Oak Vodka, and Kalvelage Vibe, along with a London Dry Gin.
The distillery uses 100% grains in their production, implementing custom distillation and advanced filtration techniques to ensure top quality. Kalvelage was also the first in Brazil to produce vodka with American oak extract and to introduce a 5-liter Bag-in-Box packaging option.
AWARDS

NYWSC - New York World Spirits Competition - Double Gold
2023

SFWSC - San Francisco World Spirits Competition - Double Gold
2023

SWSC - Singapore World Spirits Competition - Double Gold
2023
BEST Kalvelage Spirits
AWARDS

The Rum & Cachaça Masters - Master
2022
BEST Dom Tápparo Engenho Desde 1978 Spirits
AWARDS

Decanter World Wine Awards - Platinum
2021

Concours Mondial de Bruxelles - Grande Médaille d'or
2021
BEST Bodegas Ugalde Wines
AWARDS

SFWSC - San Francisco World Spirits Competition - Double Gold
2024
BEST Viçosa Real Liqueurs
AWARDS

World Beer Cup - Gold
2018
BEST Cervejaria Tupiniquim Beers (Styles and Brands)
AWARDS

World Beer Cup - Gold
2024
BEST Brew Center Cervejar Especiais Beers (Styles and Brands)
Best Brazilian Beverages
With a desire to innovate and introduce a unique style of gin to Brazil, BEG developed the BEG New World Navy Gin. With 54% alcohol content, this gin contains over twice the juniper of the BEG Brazilian Boutique Dry Gin. Part of the ingredients is infused via steam extraction, while another part is macerated for 24 hours, as in the original recipe.
The result is a gin with greater complexity in aroma and flavor, ideal for enhancing your favorite drink.
AWARDS

SFWSC - San Francisco World Spirits Competition - Double Gold
2024, 2023

IWSC- International wine & spirit competition - Spirit Gold Outstanding
2024

Bartender Spirits Awards - Gold
2023
AWARDS

NYWSC - New York World Spirits Competition - Double Gold
2023

SFWSC - San Francisco World Spirits Competition - Double Gold
2023

SWSC - Singapore World Spirits Competition - Double Gold
2023
AWARDS

World's Best Nut - Winner
2024

World Liqueur Awards - Country Winner
2024
AWARDS

SFWSC - San Francisco World Spirits Competition - Double Gold
2024
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European Beer Star - Gold
2023
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World Beer Cup - Gold
2018
AWARDS

World Beer Cup - Gold
2018
AWARDS

World Beer Cup - Gold
2024
IVAÍ Gin Abacaxi e Maracujá is an authentic tropical gin that combines the juiciness of pineapple with the refreshing tartness of passion fruit, creating a revitalizing drink that evokes the shores of the Caribbean while reflecting the freshness and vibrancy of Brazil.
This gin is distilled without added sugar, relying solely on the natural aromas of carefully selected botanicals. The base for this gin is their London Dry Gin, with slight adjustments in the distillation process and the addition of the finest natural ingredients to achieve the unique flavor that defines IVAÍ Gin.
AWARDS

European Spirits Challenge - Gold
2023
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