Over the last few weeks, I have written quite a few articles about caipirinha. I have shared with you all the joy of caipirinha mixing, so it’s only fair that I also warn you about a potential sorrow. As you…
Over the last few weeks, I have written quite a few articles about caipirinha. I have shared with you all the joy of caipirinha mixing, so it’s only fair that I also warn you about a potential sorrow. As you…
In February of this year, a group of Brazilian experts gathered in the town of Analândia, located in the southeastern state of São Paulo, to select the country’s top 50 handmade cachaça labels. I know this post is about 6 months too…
Much has been written about caipirinha on this website and since cachaça is one of the main ingredients of caipirinha as well as an original Brazilian spirit, I thought I’d write a bit about the origin of it. The history of cachaça The history of cachaça…
Walk into any decent cocktail bar in Brazil and you will be surprised to find that the original caipirinha made with cachaça is not always the number one choice of some Brazilians. The trendier the bar, the more likely it will…
So you have tried every single fruity caipirinha recipe that you could get your hands on and now you are looking for something with a different “twist” to it? Well, you have found it! I’m not really a five-star chef,…
This is perhaps one of the most exotic caipirinhas I have ever tasted. Partially because of the sour taste of lemon mixed with green apple, but mostly because of the Pedro Ximenez wine. Pedro Ximenez is a white wine grape best known…
Don’t know a sherry glass from a sour glass? Can’t point out a pilsner glass? Haven’t the faintest what a Delmonico is? Grab a stool, friend. In this article, I will show you all the glasses, gadgets, and some extra cool stuff to have around that…
One of my favorite caipirinha recipes has to be the caipirinha marino. The reason I enjoy it so much is not only because of it’s flavor but mostly because of its looks. I am just a huge fan of light…
On Introduction to Mixology Part 1, we looked at some important spirits to have on the shelf. Understanding the content and history of these beverages will help you plan out your cocktails better and even come up with your own creations.…
So you want to be the mixologist with the most, eh? Or if your ambitions are slightly less lofty, you at least want to be able to hold your own when hosting a party. Not a problem. You can do it, and I’m…