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Macunaíma
A cachaça sour given additional bittersweet herbal depth of flavour by a dash of fernet
Simon Sedgley
13th January at 14:00
Where we are, Cachaca can sometimes be difficult to lay one's hands on. When that is so, we substitute 45ml Havana Club Original + 5ml Rhum JM for the 50ml Cachaca. Not the same drink, of course, but perhaps a similar vibe.
15th June at 17:16
Cachaca and unaged Rhum Agricole are incredibly similar. As long as they have the same proof I think you can use them interchangeably.
23rd August 2024 at 17:35
How on earth have I missed this one? Just perfect following the recipe as published. It’s a shame it looks a little flat without ice or a garnish. (maybe I’ll pimp it up next time with something to make it look better🤔)
4th November 2023 at 19:07
Goes gangbusters with clairin in lieu of cachaça. Funky fruity fun front leads to lingering lip-smacking complexity.
9th October 2023 at 19:41
Find a cachaca you love (for me, Velho Barreiro) and this drink is heaven. I disagree that the fernet overpowers in any way - even with 7.5ml each of fernet and cynar it's still only slightly bitter. I think my preferred way might be a barspoon of each though.
28th May 2023 at 20:53
Being a fan of Fernet, I have to admit that in this case, I’ve found that only a dash of Fernet and taking Cynar for the rest of it worked way better for my taste.
3rd January 2023 at 20:51
Amazing drink, although it took me three sips to fully appreciate it. I used Ypióca Reserva, an aged, smokey Cachaça. The recipe says 'no garnish' but a dried lemon wheel may fit very well.
1st August 2024 at 23:30
Same here, I love Fernet, but took me a few sips to apareciste this drink. I used the same cachaça, but instead the lemon wheel I used a lemon zest
11th November 2022 at 01:33
Excellent receipe ! I just found the glass too large without ice ! I have 29 cl old fashioned glass but the quantity of cocktail is comparable to a Pti’Punch…
31st August 2022 at 20:22
This is exceptional !!!