Upper Cut

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

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 coupe or cocktail 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 forget the lemon juice as I did. My omission made me realize that lemon juice is a vital part of the marriage of these ingredients. For that reason, I also prefer a lemon twist. This is a unique, tasty and repeatable cachaca cocktail for any occasion or dinner.

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