Make this easy Leite de Onça recipe warm-up! Blend Cachaça, condensed Milk, and cocoa powder for a creamy cocktail perfect for winter.
Prep time: 1 minute
Mixing time: 1 minute
Servings: 1
Calories: 279
Ingredients
- 2 oz Cachaça
- 1 oz condensed milk
- 1 oz milk
- 1 tbsp cocoa powder
- Ice cubes
- Grated chocolate or cocoa powder - for garnish, optional
Equipment
- Cocktail Shaker
- Measuring Jigger
- Strainer
- Old Fashioned Glass
Instructions
- Chill Glass: Stir some ice into the old fashioned glass in order to chill it.
- Add Condensed Milk: Measure and add 1 oz condensed milk to the shaker.
- Add Milk: Measure and pour 1 oz milk into the shaker.
- Add Cocoa Powder: Add 1 tbsp cocoa powder to the mix.
- Add Cachaça: Pour 2 oz Cachaça into the shaker.
- Prep Shaker: Fill your cocktail shaker with ice cubes.
- Shake Well: Shake the mixture vigorously until well combined and chilled.
- Prep Glass: Replace the ice from the old fashioned glass.
- Strain and Serve: Strain the mixture into the Old Fashioned glass.
- Garnish: Sprinkle-grated chocolate or cocoa powder on top for garnish.
Notes
Substitutes:
- Cachaça: If you don't have Cachaça, I've used white rum as a substitute. It gives a slightly different flavor but still works well in this recipe.
- Condensed Milk: I sometimes use evaporated Milk with some sugar added for a lighter version. It's not as sweet but still creamy.
- Milk: Use coconut or soy milk for a different twist.
- Cocoa Powder: Chocolate syrup can be a quick fix if you're out of cocoa powder. Just adjust the sweetness accordingly.
Making it Non-Alcoholic:
- Cachaça Substitute: Use a non-alcoholic spirit that mimics the flavor profile of Cachaça. These are available and do a good job of replicating the taste.
- Proceed As Usual: Use this non-alcoholic substitute instead of Cachaça, follow the original steps, and enjoy a non-alcoholic version.
Making it Vegan:
- Condensed Milk Substitute: Use sweetened condensed coconut milk or another plant-based condensed milk alternative. I've found these work just as well and keep the drink creamy.
What is a Leite de Onça?
A Leite de Onça is a Cachaça-based cocktail made of Cachaça, Milk, Condensed Milk, and cocoa powder. It’s not difficult to make because it requires only four ingredients and simple steps like shaking and straining. This creamy drink offers a unique blend of sweetness and richness, making it perfect for festive occasions or as an after-dinner treat.
What is a Leite de Onça made of – The ingredients
For making a Leite de Onça, you will need these ingredients:
- Cachaça: Adds a distinctive Brazilian spirit flavor.
- Condensed Milk and Milk: Provide sweetness and a creamy texture.
- Cocoa Powder: Infuses the drink with a rich, chocolatey taste.
- Ice Cubes: Chills the cocktail and blends the ingredients smoothly.
- Grated Chocolate or Cocoa Powder (optional): Enhances flavor and visual appeal as a garnish.
