Upper Cut

The UPPER CUT mixes Cointreau, grapefruit and lemon juice into the Brazilian spirit, cachaca. In this rare cocktail occurrence, Cointreau takes the lead instead of just a supporting role, measuring twice that of cachaca. Tones of orange, lemon and grapefruit are given a sharp upper-cut punch by cachaca.

Requirements: white non-aged cachaca, orange liqueur (Cointreau preferred), fresh grapefruit & lemon juice, Angostura bitters, grapefruit or lemon twist

• 1.5 oz. Cointreau
• 3/4 oz. cachaca
• 1/2 oz. grapefruit juice
• 1/2 oz. lemon juice
• 1 dash Angostura bitters

Add ingredients to an ice-filled shaker. Shake vigorously and strain into a chilled coup or cocktails glass. Garnish with a grapefruit or lemon twist.

Comments: Cachaca is made from distilled sugarcane, entirely in Brazil. If trying this delicious drink for the first time, don’t inadvertently forget the lemon juice as I did — my omission made me realize that the lemon juice is an absolute vital part in the marriage of these ingredients. For that reason I prefer a lemon twist. This is a unique, tasty and repeatable cachaca cocktail for any occasion or dinner.

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