Once relegated to the country’s no-frills botecos, the spirit-forward cocktail is being embraced anew.
The ubiquitous cachaça drink is considered by some to be “the most Brazilian of all cocktails.”
By offering classes to the neighboring community, the bar is helping foster the next generation of bartenders.
Across the country, the midcentury classic now sports a crown of ginger foam.
Xeque Mate, a caffeinated rum cocktail, has rapidly evolved from hometown favorite to festival staple.
With faux pharmaceuticals, Rubik’s cubes, invisible ink and other interactive elements, modern bar menus are becoming as high-concept as the cocktails they list.
The 1980s Basque staple is citrusy, herbal and refreshing.
The Basque Country staple is as easy to make as it is to drink.
In less than a decade, the São Paulo–born cachaça, fernet and lime cocktail has become a national favorite. Now it’s ready for a spot in your next round.
First popularized in 1950s São Paulo, the mix of cachaça, sweet vermouth and Cynar wants to take over the world.