Brazil is one of the most gastronomically interesting countries in the world. In fact, some time ago we told you about 5 fruits from Brazil and their benefits, as well as the benefits of Brazilian gastronomy. However, when talking about gastronomy, we always make the same mistake: focusing on the food and leaving aside the drink. And drink is as important in gastronomy as any dish.
So, to correct this and taking advantage of the fact that we are officially in summer, today we are going to talk about liquid elaborations from Brazil. So if you want to know which are the most popular and refreshing Brazilian alcoholic beverages, you are in the right place. And don’t worry, we’ll also talk about some Brazilian drinks for kids.
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Coconut milkshake
This is one of the most famous Brazilian summer alcoholic beverages in the South American country. In fact, it is generally consumed on the beach. To prepare it, mix cachaça or rum with sugar, coconut milk and a little cinnamon. And, of course, it is served inside a coconut to add an exotic touch. It is quite common in Rio de Janeiro and can be easily found in the stalls on the beaches of Copacabana or Ipanema.
Caipirinha
Another perfect option for refreshment is the caipirinha. In fact, it is the most popular drink and considered the flagship of Brazilians. To make it, just take crushed lime with sugar as a base and add cachaça and a good amount of crushed ice. It may seem like a simple mixture, but the result is a delicious and super refreshing drink.
Atomic melance
Earlier we talked about the coconut milkshake as one of the most popular Brazilian alcoholic beverages of all. One of its characteristics is that it is served in a coconut. And with the atomic melancia the same thing happens, a fruit is used as a container, although in this case it is watermelon. It is made with watermelon juice, lemon, sugar and served with a little white wine or cachaça. To serve it, it is recommended to serve it in a watermelon with plenty of ice.
Guarana
As promised, we were also going to talk about Brazilian drinks for children and guarana is one of the best known. It is a carbonated beverage made from guarana seed extract, a red fruit from the Amazon region. However, care must be taken when consuming it as it has a high level of caffeine.
Caipiroska
Earlier we mentioned that the most popular drink in Brazil is the caipirinha. And that is precisely why there are varieties of it. This one in particular is quite similar with the difference that instead of using cachaça, vodka is used, which gives it more bitter tones in the flavor. A refreshing and slightly different drink than caipirinha.
