Zeca

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”

From London To Rio: Marathon-Running Bartender Collects Cachaca Recipes For Top Brazilian Bar

London bartender Fabiano Latham is on a marathon task to collect the finest cachaça recipes from the capital’s bars for sending to Rio in time for this summer’s ‘greatest show on earth’. The half Brazilian, half English bartender, sponsored by Sagatiba, hit the streets yesterday visiting 26 of London’s best cocktail bars today to gatherContinue reading “From London To Rio: Marathon-Running Bartender Collects Cachaca Recipes For Top Brazilian Bar”

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”

Win With Abelha Organic Cachaça!

To celebrate the FIFA World Cup Final in style, I’ve teamed up with Abelha Organic Cachaça to give away one bottle of their 3yr aged Gold expression, just in time to create some stunning Caipirinha’s, Brazil’s national cocktail, whilst watching the final with friends! Abelha Organic Cachaça comes from northern Brazil where farmers grow 100%Continue reading “Win With Abelha Organic Cachaça!”

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”

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”

Abelha

After showcasing Cachaça lately, it makes sense to look at one that has only recently come out onto the market, and is going down a storm with the organic lovers. I give to you Abelha. Abelha Cachaça comes from Rio de Contas within Bahia in northern Brazil where small-holding farmers grow 100% organic sugar cane. The caneContinue reading “Abelha”

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”