Summer comes alive with this straightforward Brazil 66 recipe! The mix of cachaça, lime juice, orange juice, Triple Sec and cane sugar syrup makes this cocktail a seasonal standout.
Prep time:
1 minute
Mixing time:
1 minute
Servings:
1
Calories:
193
Ingredients
- 1½ oz Cachaça
- ½ oz fresh lime juice
- ½ oz fresh orange juice
- ½ oz Triple Sec
- ¼ oz sugar syrup
- Ice cubes
- Lime wheel or orange slice - for garnish, optional
Equipment
- Cocktail Shaker
- Measuring Jigger
- Cocktail Strainer
- Fine strainer
- Old Fashioned Glass
Instructions
- Chill Glass: Stir some ice cubes in an old fashioned glass.
- Add Sugar: Pour ¼ oz sugar syrup into the shaker.
- Add Lime Juice: Add ½ oz fresh lime juice.
- Add Orange Juice: Add ½ oz fresh orange juice.
- Add Triple Sec: Measure and pour ½ oz Triple Sec into the shaker as well.
- Add Cachaça: Finally, add 1½ oz Cachaça to the mix.
- Shake Well: Fill the shaker with ice, close it, and give it a good shake (10-15 seconds).
- Prep Glass: Fill the Old Fashioned glass with fresh ice.
- Strain: Strain the mixture into the ice filled glass.
- Garnish: Garnish with a lime wheel or orange slice and serve immediately.
Notes
Substitutes:
- Cachaça: If you don't have cachaça on hand, you can substitute white rum or vodka. Both will give you a different flavor profile, but they'll work in a pinch.
- Fresh Citrus Juice: If fresh juices aren't available, bottled juices can be used, but it won't have quite the same bright, fresh flavor.
- Simple Syrup: If you're out of simple syrup, you can make your own by dissolving equal parts sugar and water over low heat. Alternatively, agave nectar or honey can be used for a different sweetness profile.
Making a Pitcher of Brazil 66:
- Scale: To make a pitcher that serves 8, multiply all the ingredients by 8.
- Mix: Combine all the ingredients in a large pitcher and stir well.
- Serve: Pour the mixture into ice-filled Old Fashioned glasses, garnish with a lime wheel or orange slice, and serve immediately.
Making it Non-Alcoholic:
- Cachaça Substitute: Use a non-alcoholic spirit rum substitute; these are available and reasonably mimic the rum/cachaca flavor.
- Proceed As Usual: Omit the orange liqueur and use this non-alcoholic substitute instead of the regular cachaça, follow the original steps, and enjoy a non-alcoholic version.
Making it Vegan:
- Simple Syrup: Ensure your simple syrup is made with vegan-friendly sugar. Some sugars are processed using bone char, which isn't vegan. Opt for organic cane sugar or beet sugar to be safe.
What is a Brazil 66 Cocktail?
A Brazil 66 is a refreshing cocktail made of cachaça, citrus juice, triple sec, and sugar. This drink isn’t complicated to make; it only requires simple mixing techniques. It’s essentially a variant of the well-known Caipirinha cocktail but with an added twist for those who appreciate unique beverage flavors.
What is a Brazil 66 Cocktail made of – The ingredients
These are the ingredients you need to create a Brazil 66 Cocktail:
- Cachaça: This is the primary alcohol base of the Brazil 66. Cachaça, a Brazilian spirit made from sugarcane juice, gives the cocktail its distinctive tropical flavor.
- Orange and Lime Juice: Freshly squeezed juices add a tangy and citrus note to the drink.
- Sugar Syrup: It enhances the natural sweetness of the cachaça and complements the tartness of the lime juice.
- Triple Sec: It adds a sweet and fruity dimension to the drink.
- Ice: Ice is used to chill the drink, making it more refreshing and enjoyable to sip on a hot day.
