Brazilian Old Fashioned
A tropical twist on the classic Old Fashioned, the Brazilian Old Fashioned substitutes the traditional whiskey with cachaça, a Brazilian spirit distilled from sugarcane juice, and adds a hint of rich demerara sugar to complement the unique flavor profile.
Equipment
- Mixing glass
- Bar spoon
- Rocks glass
- Jigger
- Strainer
Ingredients
- 2 oz Cachaça
- 1/4 oz Demerara Syrup (1:1 water to demerara sugar)
- 2 dashes Angostura Bitters
- Orange Peel for garnish
Instructions
- Add the cachaça, demerara syrup, and Angostura bitters to a mixing glass filled with ice.
- Stir the ingredients together until well chilled, about 30 seconds.
- Strain the mixture into a rocks glass over a large ice cube.
- Express the orange peel over the drink to release its oils, then drop it into the glass as garnish.
Notes
For a more authentic Brazilian experience, use a premium aged cachaça. The demerara syrup can be made by dissolving demerara sugar in an equal part of hot water and allowing it to cool before use. Adjust the sweetness to taste if necessary.