Skip to: Content
Skip to: Site Navigation
Skip to: Search

October 13, 2008 10:09:41 AM CDT

Learn about Newser Points »

« Back to the grid | Next story »

Cachaça Is the New Tequila, Devotees Say

Posted Feb 24, 08 10:49 AM CST in World,  Arts & Living 

(Newser) – The next big buzz in the world of potent beverages may well be cachaça, the Brazilian take on rum that has its sights set on unseating tequila as the trendy shot du jour in the US. The exported version of the national drink, distilled from sugar cane, ranges from 76 to 96 proof and is already popular in Germany, BusinessWeek reports.

What to do if you see cachaça on the menu? Try asking for a caipirinha, which muddles lime, sugar, and club soda with the Brazilian alcohol. Other mixing options abound, as the zesty South American flavor pairs well with fruits like pineapple and pomegranate. For now, look for cachaça in Brazilian bars, but expect it to soon splash across the border.

Source BusinessWeek

0 comments | Print E-mail | Digg Seed this on Newsvine Add this link to Del.icio.us StumbleUpon
Caipirinha Still Life   ((c) ArndW)
Proponents hope Brazil's signature cachaca can overtake tequila as the drink du jour in the United States.
Cachaça may be on its way to a bar near you.   (Associated Press)
WORLD NEWS LIQUOR 3 KRT   (KRT Photos)
caipirinha   ((c) alexdecarvalho)
« Prev« Prev | Next »Next » Slideshow
Our editors also recommend:

Threads (
1
 of 3)

Tags

alcohol  • Brazil  • exports  • cocktails  • tequila  • sugar cane


Loading...

Premium Articles from HighBeam

Find more articles like this

Today's Most Popular

Loading...

Other Arts & Living Stories

What is Newser?

2008 Codie Finalist

Newser gives you more news in less time. We search for the best and most important stories all over the web, read them for you, and deliver concise and sharp summaries—along with links to the full text. Newser provides a way to stay on top of an ever-expanding horizon of news and opinion—politics, sports, business, trends, technology, personalities, crimes, and controversies. Newser keeps you not just better informed, but, with our signature graphic interface and smart condensed format, more enjoyably informed.

Learn more »