Cachaça is a criminally underrated Brazilian spirit, with most bars and restaurants stocking it out of curiosity, rather than intent. The cachaça based Caipirinha is probably the most well-known signature serve from the category, with many venues pushing flavoured variations to their customers as if the fruit were the last available. But what about just takingContinue reading “Zeca”
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Abelha Organic Cachaça Announces Winner of Limited Edition Label
Brazilian designer and illustrator, Daniel Vincent Gomes, has won Abelha Organic Cachaça’s international competition to design a limited edition label for its Silver Cachaça! Daniel’s design will go onto an initial run of 600 bottles of Abelha Organic Cachaça – Silver which will be available from August. The label will be officially unveiled at aContinue reading “Abelha Organic Cachaça Announces Winner of Limited Edition Label”
Abelha Organic Cachaça Launches “Abelha Art Awards – Celebrating Bahia”
Abelha Organic Cachaça is looking to celebrate summer 2016 with a new-look label inspired by one the most colourful, vibrant and culturally diverse states of Brazil, Bahia, where Abelha is made. In order to find the design for the label, Abelha is launching a global competition, the Abelha Art Awards – Celebrating Bahia. The competitionContinue reading “Abelha Organic Cachaça Launches “Abelha Art Awards – Celebrating Bahia””
Abelha Organic Cachaca Launches Its Exclusive Summer Limited Edition Label
ABELHA ORGANIC CACHAÇA LAUNCHES ITS EXCLUSIVE SUMMER LIMITED EDITION LABEL AT COYA RESTAURANT ON 16TH JUNE DESIGNED BY BRAZILIAN URBAN ARTIST ANANDA NAHU (anahu.com), THE LABEL IS A HOMAGE TO THE BAHIAN WOMAN AND MARKS THE LAUNCH OF ABELHA´S ART COMPETITION: ROAD TO RIO 2016 RIO DE CONTAS – BAHIA, situated on the northern regionContinue reading “Abelha Organic Cachaca Launches Its Exclusive Summer Limited Edition Label”
Have A Ball With A Monks Maracana
It’s time for the sporting event of the year, and what better way to celebrate the World Cup than with a Monks Maracana created for Bénédictine by Shaker BarSchool. Enjoy a delicious mix of both spicy yet fruity flavours, inspired by the lively and exciting lifestyle of host city of Rio de Janeiro! Samba downContinue reading “Have A Ball With A Monks Maracana”
Leblon Brings ‘The Spirit Of Brazil’ To UK Bars And Homes This Summer
This summer, Leblon Natural Cane Cachaça, a national treasure of Brazil, is bringing a splash of South American spirit to the UK with its delicious artisanal cocktails and must-visit experiences. Handcrafted and produced at Maison Leblon in Minas Gerais, Brazil’s fertile agricultural heartland, Leblon Cachaça is already a favourite tipple in top culinary venues inContinue reading “Leblon Brings ‘The Spirit Of Brazil’ To UK Bars And Homes This Summer”
Absolut Captures the Brazilian Spirit with a New Limited Edition – Absolut Rio
In celebration of an exciting summer of football, Absolut vodka introduces a new limited edition bottle – Absolut Rio. Absolut Rio will be available exclusively at Sainsbury’s out now (RRP £22). To celebrate the very best of Rio de Janeiro, Absolut collaborated with the visionary Brazilian designer Oskar Metsavaht to transform the bottle by payingContinue reading “Absolut Captures the Brazilian Spirit with a New Limited Edition – Absolut Rio”
Ypioca
Ypioca has been a back bar favourite for most over the last decade or so. 2014 sees a resurgence due to the World Cup being held in Brazil, and Ypioca has stepped up its game and awareness. So it makes sense for me to look at a brand that I will hold me hands up,Continue reading “Ypioca”
Sagatiba Tasting Notes
Cachaça is a funny spirit. A hard sell sometimes, but can fly out once tasted straight or even within a caipirinha. A brand that many bars stay trusted too, and recently seen a surge in popularity, is Sagatiba. Why the surge though? Well Gruppo Campari acquired the brand back in 2011 and with this cameContinue reading “Sagatiba Tasting Notes”
Pitú Tasting Notes
If you’ve ever been to Brazil and had a drink, it would not surprise me if you replied by saying ‘cachaça’. Why? Well cachaça is the most popular beverage in Brazil where in 2007, over 1.5 billion litres were consumed. One brand you may have come across on your travels, or indeed seen a littleContinue reading “Pitú Tasting Notes”
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