cachaca

How to Use Aged Cachaça in Cocktails

With a number of barrel-aged cachaças now making their way to the United States, bartenders are growing increasingly keen on showcasing the versatility of these unique spirits.

• story: Chloe Frechette
• photo: Lizzie Munro

Daily News: The History of American Rye Whiskey, Guide to Common Cider Styles

Your daily dose of news and happenings from around the drink-o-sphere: - Justin Kennedy offers his guide to the most common styles of cider from English to cidre brut. - The New York…

• story: Chloe Frechette

Boardwalk Flyer

Damon Boelte of Grand Army Bar's combination of aged cachaça, vermouth and banana liqueur all swizzled together into a perfect beach drink.

Snoop Dogg Now Has His Own Booze Brand Too

Guys, Snoop Dogg now has his own booze brand. The Spirits Consulting Group (SCG) recently announced that Snoop Dogg is now a major shareholder of Cuca Fresca Cachaça as well as its ambassador.…

• story: Janet Lee

Brazil Now Has a Flashy Museum Devoted to Cachaça

Salinas, Brazil, a small city a day’s drive north of Rio de Janeiro, just opened a beautiful new museum devoted to Brazil's national spirit, cachaça. Designed by Chilean architect Jô Vasconcellos,…

• story: Stephen Praetorius

Trigger Warning

Wheat beers help elevate citrus flavors, and the lime juice with cachaça offer a great 1-2 punch in this slightly spicy beer cocktail.

Bruxa Irmã Seis Batida

Andrew Bohrer's Bruxa Irmã Seis Batida combines Strega with cachaça, oloroso sherry and coconut milk for a herbaceous twist on typical tiki flavors.

Consolation Prize

Created by illustrator John Perry Yates for the 2014 World Cup final match between Brazil and the Netherlands, this Old-Fashioned style drink has shades of Jerry Thomas's Improved Holland Gin…