Friday, June 12th, marks the anniversary of when in 1744, the Portuguese Crown declared that the production, distribution, and sale of Cachaça, Brazil’s noble spirit, would be illegal in the Portuguese Colony of Brazil. Fortunately for us all, the Brazilians rebelled and the virtues of Cachaça won.

Cachaça was invented nearly five hundred years ago in Brazil, in the early 1500’s, 100 years before its Caribbean cousin, Rum. In many countries, such as here in the United States, Cachaça is recognized officially as Brazilian Rum. Not Cachaça. Many people disagree with this, as Cachaça is not Rum. Cachaça is made from Fresh Cane Juice and Cachaça can only come from Brazil. As the Third Most Consumed Spirit, in the world, and the key ingredient to Brazil’s National Cocktail, the Caipirinha, many believe Cachaça deserves to be recognized as just that: Cachaça, and not Brazilian Rum.

So why not celebrate the drink and kick back with the Caipirinha of the month by Leblon Cachaça.

SoBe Carnival
Jay Law, Master Mixologist The ONE Group

2 oz. Leblon Cachaça
2 pieces pineapple
1 leaf Italian basil
1/2 oz. agave nectar
soda water

Add Leblon Cachaça, pineapple pieces and agave nectar in a shaker. Shake well. Strain into a rocks glass filled with ice and top with soda water. Garnish with basil leaf.

For more information on this delicious liquer, visit http://www.lebloncachaca.com/

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