Brasa
Brasa is a citrus, spiced and spicy cocktail made with Whiskey, with moderate flavor complexity.
Ingredients
- 50 ml whiskey
- 3 slices fresh ginger
- 20 ml lime juice
- 15 ml honey
- Soda water (to top)
- Ice
Method
- In a shaker, muddle the ginger slices with the honey and lime juice until the root releases its juice and aroma.
- Add the whiskey and ice; shake until cold.
- Strain into a highball glass over fresh ice — a single strain catches the ginger fibers.
- Top with soda water and stir once.
FAQ
What is in a Brasa?
A Brasa is made with 50 ml whiskey, 3 slices fresh ginger, 20 ml lime juice, 15 ml honey, Soda water (to top) and Ice.
Is a Brasa strong?
A Brasa is a session drink: you can have more than one without it weighing you down.
When should you serve a Brasa?
A Brasa fits a barbecue, a party and a hot day.
What is the bartender tip for a Brasa?
Brasa is a homemade mule: fresh ginger, honey, and soda stand in for ginger beer. Three thin slices are plenty — any more drowns the whiskey and turns it into ginger syrup. Muddle the honey with the lime before adding ice; straight honey seizes up in the shake. Bourbon or a smooth Irish whiskey works better than a very spicy rye. The soda goes in after straining, never shaken, so it keeps its fizz.