Brazilian Margarita
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Brazilian Margarita
Serve in a Highball (max 10oz/300ml)
| 1⁄2 fresh | Lime (fresh) |
| 3 barspoon | Powdered sugar (white sugar ground in mortar and pestle) |
| 3⁄4 oz | Cachaça |
| 3⁄4 oz | Patrón Silver blanco tequila |
| 3⁄4 oz | Cointreau triple sec liqueur |
| 4 drop | Difford's Margarita Bitters |
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
Sweet
Medium
Dry/sour
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.
History:
Created in March 2023 by yours truly after trying Hugo Carvalho's excellent Brazilian Margarita.
Difford’s Guide remains free-to-use thanks to the support of the brands in green above. Values stated for alcohol and calorie content, and number of drinks an ingredient makes should be considered approximate.
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