Banzeiro
Banzeiro is a sour, citrus and spiced cocktail made with Wine and Cachaça, with high flavor complexity.
Ingredients
- 50 ml cachaça
- 20 ml lemon juice
- 10 ml simple syrup
- Dry red wine
- Ginger foam
- Ice
Method
- Shake the cachaça, lemon juice, and syrup in a shaker with plenty of ice.
- Strain into a rocks glass.
- Carefully pour the dry red wine to create a top layer.
- Finish with the ginger foam on top.
FAQ
What is in a Banzeiro?
A Banzeiro is made with 50 ml cachaça, 20 ml lemon juice, 10 ml simple syrup, Dry red wine, Ginger foam and Ice.
When should you serve a Banzeiro?
A Banzeiro fits a party, a hot day, easy prep and a Brazilian table.
What can I use instead of cachaça?
Cachaça is a Brazilian cane spirit. Without it, the drink is no longer the same recipe. An unaged rhum agricole is the closest stand-in; white rum is a last resort and will taste different.
What is the bartender tip for a Banzeiro?
The wine has to be dry. Sweet wines are denser because of the sugar and will sink, ruining the float effect.