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» Cindy McGlynn - Vodka caipirinha

I've substituted vodka for cachaca in caipirinha with acceptable results. It doesn't have that mind blowing zzzzzzzzzzzing, but still tastes nice.

Anyone know how available cachaca is (or isn't) outside of Brazil?

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» Mary Luz Mejia - Vodka caipirinha

In response to Vodka caipirinha posted by cindymcglynn:

You've just discovered the Caipiroshka (or so it's often called at Caju and by some Brazilians). Here in Ontario- the LCBO often sells it - although they've been known to run out - Cachaca that is- so vodka and even white rum are excellent substitutions indeed. Go wild and have fun!

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» Cindy McGlynn - Batida

In response to Vodka caipirinha posted by cookbook:

You know, I'm remembering something called "batida" that we used to drink on the beach in Brazil - I spent some time there as a teen.

As I recall, it was caipirinha, but mixed up with loads of little ice cubes in a big - and I mean BIG - thermos or jug and sipped on under the umbrella at the praia.

Any chance you can refresh my memory -- is batida simply a way of describing a "jug o' caipirinha?"

Anyone?

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» Mary Luz Mejia - Batida

In response to Batida posted by cindymcglynn:

Funny- in Spanish-speaking Latin America, a batida is like a shake or a smoothie. Was there ever any ice cream or milk in this version of the beverage (as there is in most batidas)? Otherwise-sounds like what the Aussies call "a traveller"- portable spiked punch etc... :-)

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» Scousegit - Batida

In response to Batida posted by cindymcglynn:

Apologies for the delay. I lived in Brazil for a couple of years, and certainly recall batidas, delicious and deadly! The word literally means a "shake".

I was told to make a coconut-flavoured "batida de côco" by mixing one tin of condensed milk (really), the same measure of cachaça, then coconut milk and crushed ice.

Delicious alternatives can be made by substituting maracujá (a bit like passion fruit) or cashew concentrate for the coconunt milk; I don't know if they're available in T.O., but I'm going to look!

-- posted by Scousegit

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» Scousegit - Vodka caipirinha

In response to Vodka caipirinha posted by cindymcglynn:

When I lived in São Paulo and not infrequently ordered a caiprinha, waiters would always, but always ask, "With pinga (local name for cachaça) or vodka?" The two are interchangeable, though vodka is a bit yuppy. Rum I find too sweet.

-- posted by Scousegit

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» Mary Luz Mejia - Batida

In response to Batida posted by Scousegit:

Sounds REALLY good. If you find one in the city- can u let me know? I'd love to give that a bash!

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» kamem01 - Vodka caipirinha

In response to Vodka caipirinha posted by cindymcglynn:

Hi Cindy,

Available Cachaca: www.caipirinha.us

Enjoy !

-- posted by kamem01

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