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Cachaca Colada

Posted on July 10, 2012 | Leave a comment

July 10 is National Pina Colada Day. Bosses around the globe won’t give a midweek day off for this holiday, but Happy Hour will seem a little more beach friendly even without the sand and surf.

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Latin Lover

Posted on February 24, 2012 | Leave a comment

Latin Lover – Cibucan, Philadelphia

3/4 measure Cachaca

3/4 measure Reposado Tequila

1/2 measure Fresh Lemon Juice

1/2 measure Fresh Lime Juice

4 measure Pineapple Juice

Combine liquids in cocktail shaker with ice. Shake to blend and chill. Strain into large chilled cocktail glass.

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Tagged Cachaca, Fresh Lemon, Fresh Lime, Pineapple Juice, Tequila

Cabana Kiss

Posted on February 23, 2012 | Leave a comment

Cabana Kiss is the perfect salacious cocktail accompaniment for those lusting for something flavorful. Easy, flirty and sexy; this cocktail is a winner for any late night rendezvous. Originally tasted at Tales of the Cocktail ’09 at the Seven Deadly Sins tasting party. Cocktail mixed and served by Duggan McDonnell.

Cabana Kiss – Featured at Seven Deadly Sins “Lust”

1 measure Cabana Cachaca

1/2 measure Fresh Lemon Juice

1/2 measure Simple Syrup

2 Strawberries

2 measures Prosecco

Strawberry Slice Garnish

Muddle strawberries, lemon juice and simple syrup in mixing glass. Add cachaca and ice. Shake to blend and chill. Strain into champagne glass. Top with Prosecco. Garnish with strawberry slice.

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Berry Tango

Posted on February 21, 2012 | Leave a comment

The fresh berries are plenty sweet to negate the need for added sugar. After sampling this blend with various Cachaca spirits it becomes apparent that brands with weaker drive get lost under strong fruit flavor and sweetness.

Berry Tango – created by Cheri Loughlin

2 measures Cachaca

1 Fresh Strawberry

5 Fresh Raspberries

6 Fresh Blueberries

Muddle fresh berries with Cachaca in bottom of a mixing glass. Add ice. Shake to blend. Strain into a rocks glass over fresh ice. Garnish with skewer of fresh berries if desired.

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Three Refreshing Cocktails for 4th of July

Posted on July 4, 2011 | 1 Comment

Sorrento Sling

2 measures Limoncello

1 measure Gin

1 measure Fresh Lemon Juice

3 measures Club Soda

Sliced Lemon Wedge Garnish

Combine limoncello, gin and lemon juice in cocktail shaker with ice. Shake to blend and chill. Strain into chilled Collins glass. Top with chilled club soda. Garnish with lemon wedge.

Extremely light and refreshing cocktail. Where Limoncello can often come across rather sweet on the tongue, it feathers out quite nicely in perfect balance with fresh lemon tartness and pleasant gin botanicals. This just might be the ideal adult Lemonade substitute without all the sugary tart fuss. Alternative serve: Sorrento Sling can also be dressed with Brut Champagne rather than Club Soda for more formal affairs.

Scarlet Pimpernel

1 measure Premium Orange Liqueur

1 measure Pimm’s No. 1

1-1/2 measure Cranberry Juice

1-1/2 measure Apple Juice

1/4 measure Fresh Lime Juice

Lime Wheel Garnish

Place ice in highball glass. Build liquids over ice in order given. Stir briefly. Garnish with lime wheel.

Pleasant, light flavor of Pimm’s beneath this fruited long drink. Leans slightly toward the sweet side which could be remedied in a jiff by dialing down the orange liqueur slightly or adding just a wee bit more lime juice for tartness factor. Sure fire winner by far with simple build, cool name and easy, flavorful sipping. Alternative’s: Would also be lovely to try the Scarlet Pimpernel with Aperol, Cynar or Campari in exchange for the Pimm’s No. 1.

Sassy Melon – created by Cheri Loughlin

2 measures Cachaca

3 measures Watermelon Juice

1/2 measure Fresh Lime Juice

Lime Twist Garnish

Place ice in large rocks glass or goblet. Combine liquids over ice. Stir. Garnish with lime twist.

This is perhaps one of the easiest on the fly fruit flavored Caipirinhas imaginable. With watermelon juice now available in ready to pour containers, this drink is merely seconds from construction to relaxation. Alternative:Add 1/2 measure Mad Melon Liqueur and increase Fresh Lime Juice to 3/4 measure.

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Tagged 4th of July, Cachaca, Gin, Independence Day, Limoncello, Orange Liqueur, Pimm's No. 1

Hot Chocolates for Happy Holidays

Posted on November 23, 2010 | 1 Comment

There’s nothing more richly satisfying than coming in from bone chilling temperatures to find a nice warming cup of liquid chocolate waiting to satisfy the taste buds. Wrapping frigid fingers around a steaming hot cup of cocoa feels pretty darn nice, too! Slip into something darkly decadent, richly rewarding and comfortingly creamy this holiday season.

Jack’s Cozy Cocoa

3/4 ounce Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Whiskey

Splash of Peppermint Schnapps

Hot cocoa

Whipped Cream

Chocolate Shavings Garnish

Pour Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Whiskey and peppermint schnapps into prepared hot cocoa. Add dollop of whipped cream on top. Garnish with chocolate shavings.

Deep Chocolate

1-1/2 ounce Leblon Cachaça

1/2 ounce Jago Cream Liqueur

1/2 ounce Navan

4 ounces Hot Chocolate

Whipped Cream and Chocolate Shavings Garnish

Place Cachaca and liqueurs in large heat proof mug. Add hot chocolate. Stir. Top with whipped cream and chocolate shavings.

Angel’s Beso

1-1/2 ounce Gran Centenario Anejo Tequila

Ghiradelli Hot Chocolate

Cocoa Powder for Rim

Warm heat proof goblet by filling with heated water. Empty. Rim goblet with cocoa powder. Add tequila and prepared hot chocolate. Stir and serve.

Hot Chocolate Delight

1-1/2 ounce Basil Hayden’s Bourbon

3/4 ounce DeKuyper Hazelnut Liqueur

1/2 ounce DeKuyper Crème de Menthe – green

Hot chocolate

Whipped Cream

Place bourbon and hazelnut liqueur in preheated mug. To with prepared hot chocolate. Top with whipped cream garnish. Drizzle green crème de menthe over top.

Cuppa Good Cheer

1-1/2 ounce SKYY Infusions Cherry

1/2 ounce White Creme de Cacao

4 ounces Hot Chocolate

1 ounce Half and Half

Whipped Cream

Red Sprinkles

Maraschino Cherry

Place vodka and liqueur in large heat resistant mug. Add steaming hot cocoa and half & half. Stir. Top with whipped cream. Add sprinkles. Plop maraschino in middle for a festive holiday hat topper.

Castries Cocoa

2 ounces Castries Peanut Rum Creme

4 ounces Hot Cocoa

Whipped Cream and Chocolate Sprinkles Garnish

Combine ingredients in a preheated mug. Top with whipped cream and chocolate sprinkles. For a twist, add a splash of banana flavored liqueur.

Official Site Tasting Notes: Milk chocolate flavor with a creamy blend of peanuts. Add a touch of banana liqueur for a tropical touch. Indulge on cold winter nights, preferably with a warm body.

Red Hot Chocolate – created by John Ginnetti

1 ounce Campari

2 ounces Brandy

3 ounces Whole Milk

1/2 ounce Heavy Cream

2 tablespoons Dark Chocolate Chips

Hand-cut Marshmallow or Peppermint Stick Garnish

Place milk, cream & chocolate chips in milk frothing cup used for espresso. Froth milk as you would for cappuccino. When milk is hot remove frothing wand and whisk vigorously until chocolate is completely melted. Add Campari and Brandy. Pour into large heat resistant mug. May be garnished with 1 large hand-cut marshmallow or red peppermint stick. Originally served at 116 Crown in New Haven, CT.

Coco Loco

2 ounces Flor de Caña 7-year-old

1/2 ounce Godiva Milk Chocolate Liqueur

Thin slice of Habañero Chili

Dash of Cinnamon

2 teaspoons of Brown Sugar

2 ounces of milk

Grated Pistachios Garnish

Whipped Cream – optional

Place rum, liqueur and milk in small pot set to simmer. Add chili, cinnamon and sugar. Stir continuously until heated. Pour mixture into heat resistant mug. Add whipped cream and grated pistachios garnish.

MexiCabo Hot Chocolate

1-1/2 ounce Cabo Wabo Blanco Tequila

4 ounces Hot Chocolate

1/2 ounce Coffee Liqueur

Whipped Cream

Place tequila and coffee liqueur in large coffee mug. Top with steaming hot prepared cocoa. Stir. Top with dollop of whipped cream.

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Eye Opening Hot Holiday Coffees, Ciders & Tea Recipes

Posted on November 22, 2010 | 1 Comment

There is no rest for the weary on Thanksgiving morning. Cooks across the country will rise early and be thankful for the eye opening warmth of caffeine in their cups as baking and basting begin for Turkey Day. Find a few coffee, cider and tea recipes to warm your holiday spirit throughout the early morning hours or save these temptingly delicious treats for after dinner dessert by the fire.

Castries Coffee

2 ounces Castries Peanut Rum Creme

4 ounces Fresh Brewed Coffee

Nutmeg and/or Chocolate Shavings Garnish

Combine ingredients in a pre-heated mug, sprinkle with nutmeg or garnish with chocolate biscotti.

Official Site Tasting Notes: Warm, robust coffee flavor with a creamy peanut finish. Enjoy anytime, anywhere.

Mexican Coffee

1 ounce Agavero

Cup of fresh brewed coffee

Dollop of fresh cream

Place Agavero in heat resistant mug. Add fresh brewed coffee. Garnish with fresh cream.

Café Pacifico

1-1/2 ounce Partida Blanco Tequila

1/2 ounce Coffee Liqueur

4 ounces Freshly Brewed Hot Coffee

3 Bar Spoons Cinnamon & Sugar Mix

Heavy Cream

Prepare small warm wine glass. Add Tequila and Coffee. Mix in the cinnamon sugar. Float heavy cream on top of the coffee. Garnish with a sprinkle of cinnamon sugar mix on top and a cinnamon stick. Note: The cinnamon sugar mix is 4 parts granulated white sugar to 1 part ground cinnamon. Mix them together in a bowl.

Kentucky Coffee

1 part Maker’s Mark Bourbon

1 part Starbucks Cream Liqueur

1/4 part Frangelico

Fresh Brewed Coffee

Whipped Cream Garnish

Place spirits in large heat proof mug. Top with fresh brewed coffee. Top with dollop of whipped cream if desired.

Enjoy this classic winter warmer at just 96 calories by following the recipe below.

Irish Coffee

1-1/2 ounce Jameson Irish Whiskey

Fresh Brewed Black Coffee

Splenda (to sweeten if you feel you need it)

Stir ingredients in a preheated mug and enjoy! Notation: Irish Coffee is a weekend staple in my home. After the first pot of coffee is gone, the second pot is for sipping with Jameson Irish Whiskey; no sugar needed.

Hard Rocker Cider – makes 6 servings

1 cup Cabo Wabo Reposado Tequila

4 cups Apple Cider

1 cup Cranberry Juice Cocktail

1/4 cup Triple Sec

1 teaspoon Nutmeg

Cinnamon Sticks, for garnish

Heat cider, stirring continually. Add cranberry juice cocktail and nutmeg. If using a crock pot, simmer on low just until hot for 2 hours. Do not boil. When ready to serve, turn on high for 10 minutes and stir in tequila and liqueur. Serve in heat proof mugs. Garnish with a cinnamon stick. For quick serve, this may be prepared in the microwave.

King’s Cider

1-1/2 ounce Crown Royal

2 ounce Heated Cider

1/4 ounce Honey

1/2 ounce Fresh Lemon Juice

Cinnamon Sprinkle Garnish

Place all liquid ingredients in heat proof mug. Sprinkle with cinnamon. Stir with cinnamon stick. Serve.

Cozy PAMA Cider

2 ounces PAMA

3 ounces Hot Mulled Apple Cider

Cinnamon

Super Fine Sugar

Orange Spiral

Heat white wine glass with hot water. Empty. Rim with Cinnamon and Super Fine Sugar. Add PAMA and Hot Mulled Apple Cider. Garnish with Orange Spiral.

Heated Affair

2 ounces Partida Anejo Tequila

6 ounces Hot Spiced Apple Cider

Heavy Cream

In a small warm wine glass add Tequila and hot apple cider. Float heavy cream. Garnish: Grate fresh Nutmeg over cream.

Apple Cider Preparation:In a pot add Organic Apple Juice. Add winter spices like cloves, cinnamon stick, all spice and orange peel. Start off by adding a few cloves, one cinnamon stick, etc… so as to find the right spiced apple cider flavor. You can always add more spice later. Bring everything to a low heat for about 15 minutes. Taste for flavor. When the desired flavor is reached then take off stove. Strain out all the spices and orange peel. Serve warm and enjoy!

Basil Hayden Spice

1-1/2 ounce Basil Hayden’s Bourbon

1-1/2 ounce Apple Juice

1-1/2 ounce Cranberry Juice

Steaming Hot Water

Pour all ingredients in a pre-heated* glass coffee mug. Garnish with a cinnamon stick.

*To pre-heat a glass or mug, simply fill with hot water and empty just prior to filling with ingredients.

Passion Tea

1-1/2 ounce Leblon Cachaça

1/2 ounce Cointreau

1/2 ounce Monin Red Passion Fruit Syrup

5 ounces Hot Black Tea

Brew the black tea. Pour Leblon into heat proof cup followed by Cointreau and Monin Red Passion Fruit Syrup. Top with hot tea. Stir thoroughly.

The recipe below serves chilled, but opens the door to the holiday season ahead. Cheers!

Maker’s Mark’s Holiday Eggnog

1 liter Maker’s Mark

1 quart milk

1 quart heavy cream

2 dozen eggs

1 1/2 cups sugar

Nutmeg for garnish

Separate eggs and beat yolks until creamy. Whip sugar into yolks. Beat whites until they stand in peaks, adding 1/2 cup additional sugar, if desired. Beat yolks and Maker’s Mark together, add whites. Beat cream. Add cream and milk to mixture. Add nutmeg to taste and garnish each cup with nutmeg. Makes 2 1/2 gallons.

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Keeping Holidays Low Calorie with Classic Cocktails

Posted on November 19, 2010 | 1 Comment

The holiday season typically means more festive occasions for tempting treats and delicious cocktails. Each liquid delight that passes the lips means extra curve to the girlish hips. All those holiday nips and sips add up by the time the New Year’s Eve ball drops. Enjoy a few figure friendly classic cocktails during the holiday season and the word diet won’t ever reach your New Year’s Resolution list when January rolls around.

Most bars serve typical four ounce or more martinis. Scale down the classic vodka or gin martini to two ounces for smaller portion. This serves as added bonus in keeping the cocktail chilled throughout the entire sip time and fewer calories in the glass.

Classic Martini

2 parts Gin or Vodka

Dry Vermouth

Lemon Twist

Place ice in a martini glass with 1/2 ounce dry vermouth. Set aside. Place Gin or Vodka in mixing glass with ice. Stir or shake according to preference. Swirl vermouth and ice in glass. Toss from martini glass. Strain vodka or gin into prepared chilled glass. Zest lemon twist garnish over glass and insert into martini. Notation: Keep in mind that dirtying a martini with olive juice and olives as garnish adds extra calories to the glass.

The Tonic is one of the easiest drinks of all to mix and complete with your spirit of choice. Most bars use tonic from a gun which is disappointing at best, since gun tonic comes across decidedly flat most often. A beautiful feature of purchasing diet tonic water for parties is there are a variety of flavored diet tonic waters now available on the market.

Tonic

1 part Gin, Rum, or Vodka

3 parts Diet Tonic

1/2 Fresh Lime

Place ice in highball glass. Add base spirit of choice. Top with diet tonic. Squeeze in fresh lime and drop into drink. Stir.

Perhaps one of the most widely recognized drinks by its generic name of Vodka & Cranberry, the Cape Cod or Cape Codder is easily converted into a lower calorie drink without sacrificing taste. While one could go with the diet version of cranberry juice, my recommendation is to stick with the light version and keep the extra couple of calories. Those few calories really are worth the flavor since diet cranberry juice really does taste “diet.”

Cape Cod

1 part Vodka

3 parts Light Cranberry Juice

Lime Wedge

Build liquids over fresh ice in Collins glass. Garnish with squeeze of fresh lime.

The Caipirinha is an easy drink to order out and keep low calorie if you plan ahead. Ask the bartender to make this drink with limes and Cachaca only, leaving out all sugar. Make sure you’ve tucked a sugar substitute packet (such as Truvia or Splenda) with you for on the go travel and stir it in the drink once it has been delivered front and center upon your bar napkin.

Caipirinha

2 parts Cachaca

1/2 Fresh Lime – quartered

1 packet Truvia or Splenda

Cut half fresh lime into four wedges. Muddle lime and sugar substitute in mixing glass. Add Cachaca and ice. Shake to blend and chill. Pour into rocks glass adding extra ice if needed.

If tequila is your spirit of choice, skip the margarita and move onto something a little more glowing. Opt for the Tequila Sunrise with orange juice inclusion rather than triple sec. Tropicana makes Trop50 lower calorie orange juice and pomegranate blueberry.

Tequila Sunrise

1-1/2 ounce Tequila Blanco

3 ounces Trop50 Orange Juice

1/2 ounce Trop50 Pomegranate Blueberry

Orange Slice Garnish – optional

Place tequila and orange juice in highball glass over fresh ice. Stir. Pour pomegranate blueberry over top as floated sunrise. Garnish with slice of orange if desired.

The low down on liquor calorie counts according to information found at CalorieKing and the USDA National Nutrient Database for Standard Reference.

Gin 80 proof – 1 ounce: 64 calories

Gin 90 proof – 1 ounce: 73 calories

Vodka 80 proof – 1 ounce: 64 calories

Tequila 80 proof – 1 ounce: 64 calories

Bourbon 80 proof – 1 ounce: 66 calories

Rum 80 proof – 1 ounce: 64 calories

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World Cup Soccer Party Celebration Cocktails

Posted on June 11, 2010 | Leave a comment

World Cup celebrations roll around once every four years. Become part of the festivities by throwing your own World Cup Soccer watch party. Whether you are a soccer fan, inspired by the enthusiasm of worldwide sports competition and participation or just in on the action for fun and frivolity there is surely a team to cheer for while lifting a glass in spirited toast.

The sprinkling of recipes below represents a few of the nations competing along with a spirit choice from the respective countries. Enjoy the zeal of competition while cheering for the home team!

England’s spirit of choice: Gin

Though the classic Collins contains no muddled fruit with garnish of cherry and orange slice only, this version adds a striking color and summertime fruit flavor for something unique.

Black Cherry Collins – created by Cheri Loughlin

Adapted from classic Collins recipe

6 Fresh Cherries (save 1 for garnish)

3 Fresh Blackberries

1-1/2 ounce Gin

3/4 ounce Simple Syrup

3/4 ounce Fresh Lemon Juice

Club Soda

Gently muddle cherries and blackberries in bottom of mixing glass. Add gin, simple syrup and lemon juice with ice. Shake to blend and chill. Strain into tall glass. Top with Club Soda. Garnish with remaining fresh cherry.

Mexico’s spirit of choice: Tequila

Why be lured into the same Margarita fare where tequila is concerned? It’s summer after all. Venture from the usual. Kick off the sandals with the Summer Vacation.

Summer Vacation – Good Spirits, A.J. Rathbun

1 ounce Silver Tequila

1 ounce Yellow Chartreuse

4 ounces Fresh Orange Juice

Orange Slice Garnish

Fill highball glass with ice. Build drink over ice in order given. Garnish with orange slice.

U.S.A. spirit of choice: Bourbon

Nothing says good ole U.S.A. like bourbon. Sure, neat or on the rocks is definitely the way to go most days of the week, but live a little. Show the world bourbon is as sophisticated as the next spirit. Dress it with sweet seduction.

Urban Bourbon – Good Spirits, A.J. Rathbun

2 ounces Bourbon

1/2 ounce Tuaca

Lemon Twist Garnish

Build over ice in a rocks glass. Garnish with fresh lemon twist. Stir gently. Sip gracefully. Notation: Original recipe in Good Spirits book calls for 3/4 ounce Tuaca.

France’s spirit of choice: Absinthe

When the score is tied at zero and you’re looking for your team to score, this is definitely the go to cocktail. If nothing else, loaded with Absinthe it is definitely THE cocktail on the list to score points in the room for most defined flavor.

Zero Cocktail – Good Spirits, A.J. Rathbun

1-1/2 once Absinthe

1-1/4 ounce Fresh Orange Juice

1/4 ounce Grenadine

Fresh Cherry Garnish

Combine liquid ingredients in a cocktail shaker with ice. Strain into cocktail glass. Garnish with fresh cherry.

Brazil’s spirit of choice: Cachaca

This Batida will allow you and your guests the freedom of choice. Blender, ice and an assortment of fruit (fresh or frozen) will win you the trophy for best World Cup hostess.

Frozen Fruit Batidas – adapted by Cheri Loughlin

2 ounces Cachaca

4 ounces Sweetened Condensed milk

1 Cup Sliced Fruit (Fresh or Frozen)

Fruit Slice Garnish

Place all ingredients except garnish in blender with approximately 1-1/2 cups crushed ice. Blend until smooth. Add more ice if needed. Garnish with slice of fruit.

Spain spirit of choice: Sherry

This is an updated cocktail from Difford’s Guide #7 adapted from The Savoy Cocktail Book – Harry Craddock, 1930

Coronation Cocktail No. 1

1-1/2 ounce Fino Sherry

1-1/2 ounce Dry Vermouth

1/4 ounce Maraschino Liqueur

2 dashes Orange Bitters

Orange Zest Twist

Combine all liquid ingredients in a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake to blend and chill. Strain into cocktail glass. Garnish with fresh orange zest twist.

Italy’s spirit of choice: Galliano

Every country needs winning spirit, so plan ahead with a champagne cocktail for that celebratory win. Cheers!

Vittoria – created by Cheri Loughlin

1 ounce Galliano

1/2 ounce Raspberry Liqueur

1/2 ounce Orange Juice

1/2 ounce Lemon Juice

1-1/2 ounce Brut Champagne

Combine Galliano, raspberry liqueur and juices in cocktail shaker with ice. Shake to chill. Strain into champagne flute. Top with Brut Champagne.

New Zealand spirit of choice: 42Below Vodka

From the 42Below Vodka Cocktail World Cup to the 2010 Soccer World Cup – a cocktail from the 21st Century Punch Challenge from Team New Zealand using 42Below Passion Fruit Vodka.

Team New Zealand

Calem Chadwick – Matterhorn, Wellington

Josh Crawford – Hooch, Wellington

James Goggin – Racket, Wellington

‘Nuka Ora’ – (Health from the Earth)

23 ounces 42BELOW Passionfruit Vodka

12 ounces Tanqueray TEN Gin

15-1/2 ounces Nectarine Juice

15-1/2 ounces Homemade Tart Grenadine Syrup

7-2/3 ounces Shiraz

4 ounces Cherry Brandy

90 Teaspoons Apricot Infused Manuka Honey

80 Drops Bitters

Blend quickly. Serve in large wooden mugs.

Cheers! Good luck to all teams participating. – The Intoxicologist

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Shake Your Shamrocks

Posted on March 2, 2010 | Leave a comment

The Batida de Shamrock is created by Tobin Ellis of Bar Magic. Enjoy a safe and delicious St. Patrick’s Day!

March 17 is St. Patrick’s Day

Batida de Shamrock

5 ounces Cachaca Mexicos Shamrock - Cheri Loughlin Cocktail Development Services

6 lime halves- fresh squeezed

4 ounces Coconut Syrup

6 ounces Horchata (cinnamon rice milk)

15-20 sprigs of mint

Squeeze the juice of 6 lime halves into blender and add mint sprigs, coconut syrup, and horchata. Add crushed ice to the blender and add Leblon. Blend until smooth. Garnish with a mint sprig. Makes 2.

Cocktail recipe sponsored provided by Leblon Cachaca representatives