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Brazil 66 Cocktail Drink

Brazil 66 Recipe

Gavin Wrigley Written by Gavin Wrigley
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.