Girl From Ipanema Recipe
BRAZILIAN REFRESHER CLASSIC SAZERAC SPIRIT FORWARD & SOPHISTICATED Leblon Cachaca (Brazilian Rum), Mint, Hibiscus
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Ingredients
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Ingredients
Method
Preparation Steps
- 1
Prepare the Glass
Chill a coupe glass by filling it with ice water. Set aside while you prepare the cocktail.
- 2
Muddle the Mint
In a shaker, add the fresh mint leaves and gently muddle them to release their essential oils. Be careful not to tear them too much.
- 3
Add Liquids
Pour in 2 oz of Leblon Cachaca, 1 oz of hibiscus syrup, 0.5 oz of simple syrup, and 0.5 oz of fresh lime juice into the shaker.
- 4
Add Ice and Shake
Fill the shaker with crushed ice, then shake vigorously for about 15-20 seconds until the mixture is well chilled.
- 5
Strain the Cocktail
Discard the ice water from the chilled coupe glass. Using a fine mesh strainer, strain the cocktail mixture into the glass.
- 6
Garnish
Garnish the cocktail with a single hibiscus flower floated on top for a beautiful presentation.
- 7
Serve
Serve immediately and enjoy the refreshing taste of the 'Girl From Ipanema' cocktail.