Every Cool Girl deserves a Cool Cocktail in her life! then Miss Caipi came out with The Cool Girl cocktail inspired by the blog post, “What is it to be a Cool Girl”, to pair with the Mr. Nono drink originating: The Cool Cocktail’s Line.
As The Mr. Nono drink, The Cool Girl cocktail will have different versions according to the season, using a different fruit or a different ingredient. The drink was created personalized according to a Cool Girl’s taste since I am one by heart it was not that difficult to figure out the perfect balance for this one!(more…)
I am so happy to finally be able to share the recipe, Miss Caipi, created for the Mr. Nono Cocktail. I already introduced the recipe during the “Give To Receive” Pop Shop Event during the holidays. The name Mr. Nono, it is the name of a character introduced on the Blog post ” What Is It to Be a Cool Girl”, people really loved the funny name!
I might come out of other versions of this drink using the same name, maybe different fruits depend on the season and the circumstances of the Event. The drink was mixed under the Mr. Nono mood, mysterious and not sweet at all. I used angostura bitters, lemon juice and a splash of orange juice and a touch of honey to balance all the ingredients. It can be mixed with Sake, Vodka or even bourbon. If you are not the type that like sweet drinks, this one will suit you perfectly. Let’s learn how to make a Mr. Nono Caipi! (more…)
I’m starting to use pre-made natural Cocktail mixers I can find in the local supermarkets or online to create my Caipis (Brazilian Cocktails). Since Miss Caipi is all about finding ways to make simple and natural drinks that you can easily create on your own, I am starting to look for cocktail mixers in local stores like Wholefoods, or online to test, witch has a huge growing market right now. I think the biggest challenge for us, consumers, is that we never know how these products will taste and I am here to solve this problem. At least in the products I get a chance to taste and test I can certainly share my honest opinion with you. (more…)
Celebrating July 4th with the Ginger Caipi! The celebration, the fireworks, and not to mention it’s a nice break from work during the hottest time of the year.
Independence day in Brazil is right after the end of August, on September 7th. But even though it’s in the fall months of the year, Brazil still gets pretty hot around that time much. Like in New York City, people gather in parades on the streets of Rio de Janeiro and party during Independence Day. There’s always good food and music. I always cherished the time I could spend with my extended family. Here in New York City, I love watching the fireworks over the Hudson river and partying with my friends, sharing with them my favorite drink: The Ginger Caipi. You can make the Ginger Caipi too, by following my easy steps.
Since I’m Brazilian I wanted to keep my culture alive with this drink so I used Cachaca but you can chose either Vodka or Sake to attain the same taste. I have mixed together the tanginess of lemon with the sweetness of the agave nectar light for a healthy and flavorful drink. I know a lot of people who dislike ginger, but the lemon and agave nectar counteracts the strong kick and only leaves a very mild taste that I promise is very refreshing.(more…)
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…)
We all know St. Patrick’s Day is a day filled with much celebration and booze, but what is the reason for the grand festival? Well, St. Patrick is actually one of the most influential figures of his time. He was not born in Ireland, but rather enslaved there in his teens and then fled back home to Britain. This wasn’t the end of his journey, but rather the beginning as he sought to live a religious lifestyle by becoming an “Apostle to Ireland.” In Ireland, he fought to establish Catholicism and in 444 AD, his mission was accomplished.
As you all may know, I create all of my caipis from natural ingredients. I use fresh fruit juice mixed with any three specific spirits that are the healthiest choices of alcoholic consumption. So with that being said, I am going to break down the most preferred caipi by consumers in the winter, the “Berries15” Caipi.
The Berries15 Caipi is a seasonal drink as it reflects the jubilance of the holidays mixed with the chilliness of the cold air. The key component of this caipi is the fresh muddled cranberries. Cranberries contain antioxidants and phytonutrients, for they contribute to maintaining long term health, if you cannot find the cranberries they can be replaced by cherries and also this drink can turn into a terrific punch bowl option drink to enjoy with friends. According to Organic Lifestyle Magazine (Cranberry Health Benefits), cranberries prevent breast, colon, prostate, and lung cancer, along with fighting urinary tract infections. Pomegranates are essential too, for Med-Health.net (Benefits of Pomegranates) states that the fruit helps build bone structure and contains potassium that helps to maintain cellular functions and balance fluid levels.(more…)
What inspired this new caipi is the classic “Grasshopper” drink. The Grasshopper consisted of a sweet and creamy delicacy. Much like this martini, the “Studio 54” Caipi provides the same tasteful experience, but instead substitutes the fresh cream with coconut milk and includes fresh fruit. “Studio 54” can also be a non-alcoholic drink by excluding the liquor listed below. Enjoy!
Studio 54 Caipi
1.5 oz. Cachaca, Vodka, or Sake
2 oz. Coconut milk
½ pear
4 mint leaves
2 ice cubes
Combine all the ingredients in a blender and blend until you have a smooth consistency.
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”.
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.
