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    Hotel Chantelle NY Brazilian Party

    For those who aren’t aware of the vibrant, Brazilian Party atmosphere that lives within the streets of  NYC, now is perfect time to expand outside the ordinary. Since the Rio 2016 Olympics kicked off , I have decided to go on a tour throughout New York City to try some unique Brazilian foods and cocktails that go along with the fun festivities. These are the recommendations that have won gold in my book.

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    My first stop was with the Sarau Brazilian Party at the Hotel Chantelle in the LES. It was such a hidden gem! Hotel Chantelle is a parisian style restaurant and bar; It offers an exclusive rooftop lounge area where the Sarau Party kicks off every Sunday during the summer and once a month after the season. (more…)

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    How to Make a Frozen Pinapple Mint Caipi

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    Hello Everybody!

    It is Pineapple Mint Caipi drink time today! I came up with the Frozen Pineapple Mint Caipi creation last summer while trying to create a drink with a different concept of the Caipirinha to increase sales of the Leblon Cachaca. I hoped to show the versatility of cachaca comparing two totally different drink conceptions, while selling the product in liquor stores. (more…)

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    Mint Caipi ( Memorial Day Weekend Drink)

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    Memorial Day weekend is coming and that means bbq and a summer drink! The long weekend is the ideal time to host a party, to not only celebrate the braveries of soldiers who have died for their country but to celebrate family and friends. Memorial Day gives that chance to relax and appreciate each other.

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    Cider Caipi

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    Apple cider is one of the easiest things to find during this time of year. That inspired me to create a drink using the apple cider and infuse it with cinnamon and using lemons I can find the right balance for the cocktail. Although most of my drinks are regular cold cocktails or a warm drink, this particular Caipi can be served as either. One of the most popular drinks of Miss Caipi’s Menu when it is prepared in the hot version. Perfect drink for a cold day,  you can replace your wine for The Cider Caipi.

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    Wonderwall Caipi


    I said maybe you are going to be the one that saves me and after all you are my Wonderwall!

    While reading this post, make sure you listen to the music in the link above. You can’t skip out on Wonderwall…

    As Miss Caipi, I always wanted to make people feel special through my cocktails’ creations. As a birthday gift to myself, I decided to create my own personalized Caipi named after one of my favorite songs, Wonderwall. I am now introducing my very own Carla Anapurus Caipi, “Wonderwall.” It was a challenge picking out a name because Oasis is one of my favorite bands and I couldn’t choose a song! Between “Champagne Supernova” and “Supersonic” where she has a Gin and tonic it came  The “Wonderwall Caipi”.

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    What is a Brazilian Cocktail?

    Many people are not exposed to the deliciousness of a Brazilian cocktail. The most common question I receive from others when discussing mixology is, “What is a Brazilian cocktail?” The best way to describe a Brazilian cocktail is this: it is a light, refreshing, and natural drink. It is so refreshing, you will crave a second round. Brazil’s national drink is the “Caipirinha,” which is a simple and exhilarating drink mixed with limes, sugar, and cachaca. All of the drinks I create are called, “Caipi,” which is a shorter term for “Caipirinha.” Now the main ingredient, the cachaça, is our national spirit which is made of pure sugar cane juice. A Brazilian cocktail is not necessarily made with cachaca, for it can be created with other spirits as well. My personal favorite is the “Caipi Vodka,” which is also known as “Caipiroska.”

    For my original “Caipi,” the recipe consists of limes, agave nectar light (replacing sugar as a natural sweetener) and using the spirits: Cachaca, Vodka, Bourbon, Sake.

    1.5 oz of Cachaca or Vodka or Sake or Bourbon

    0.5 oz of Agave nectar light

    1/2 lime

    Recipe:

    Cut the lime in a half and after in 4 wedges, place the lime wedges and agave nectar light in a shaker and muddle all together, then place the liquor and the ice and do a really good shake to get a well balanced Original Caipi.