Unlike most countries Brazil not only has an official National Cocktail, The Caipirinha (pronounced with a hard 'K'), but also has recently made a legally binding recipe for it. The official Caipirinha is a cocktail that contains exactly 1 3/4 oz. of Cachaça, a sugar liquor that will run you about $30 for a liter, exactly 1% crushed lime, and 2 tsp. of real sugar.
I'm not sure what the 1% lime means but in general terms, the Caipirinha has half of a crushed lime.
It's a good thing to check out Cachaça. It is a peculiar liquor that, in short, tastes a bit like tequila at first sip but really feels like more of a rum.
Cheers to the AP for covering this notable event.
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