Brazilian Margarita

Difford’s Guide
Discerning Drinkers (16 ratings)

Serve in a Highball (max 10oz/300ml)

Ingredients:
12 fresh Lime (fresh)
3 barspoon Powdered sugar (white sugar ground in mortar and pestle)
34 oz Cachaça
34 oz Patrón Silver blanco tequila
34 oz Cointreau triple sec liqueur
4 drop Difford's Margarita Bitters
× 1 1 serving
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Garnish: Lime wedge

How to make:

MUDDLE lime and sugar in base of shaker. Add other ingredients, SHAKE with ice and fine strain into glass filled with cracked (with an ice tapper – not crushed.

Strength & taste guide:

No alcohol
Medium
Boozy
Strength 8/10
Sweet
Medium
Dry/sour
Sweet to sour 6/10

Review:

Brazil's national cocktail (the Caipirinha) meets Mexico's Margarita. The muddling of lime to release oils from the skin is key to the success of this cocktail.

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History:

Created in March 2023 by yours truly after trying Hugo Carvalho's excellent Brazilian Margarita.

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John Hinojos’ Avatar John Hinojos
22nd April 2023 at 01:38
This was exceptional. Needed a new cocktail to have with Mexican food and this is perfect. The cachaca and tequila work perfectly together. The entire mixture is delightful and in my favourites.