Macunaíma
45 ml
An unaged Brazilian spirit made form sugar cane juice (as opposed to cane molasses), similar to rhum agricole. Cachaça is versatile and can be used in many tropical cocktails. Highlighted in Brazil's national drink, the Caipirinha.
25 ml
A syrup made from dissolving granulated sugar (sucrose) in water. Regular simple is made by combining 1:1 sugar:water by mass, rich simple is 2:1 sugar:water by mass although only 1.5 times as sweet as regular. We always use 1:1 syrup unless otherwise noted in the recipe itself.
20 ml
The second most common juice used in cocktails. This citrus juice is about 6% acid; 4% from citric and 2% from malic, with small amounts of succinic acid (this is what gives it a little bloody taste). Lime juice should be used the day it is squeezed, some like it freshly squeezed and others like it a few hours old.
7 ml
A grape distilled base amaro made from various herbs, such as myrrh, rhubarb, chamomile, cardamom, aloe and saffron. Typically 45% ABV.
Pour all ingredients into a shaker with plenty of ice cubes. Shake well. Double strain into a small rocks glass with no ice (original recipe calls for a "barriquinha" glass). Serve over a small folded napkin with no garnish. #shake #straight
Macunaíma is a famous character from Brazilian literature.
Strong
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