Cachaça

This article is about a distilled beverage popular in Brazil. For the Paraguayan style of cumbia, see Cachaca (musical genre). For the nightclub in New York, see Cachaça (nightclub).

Cachaça
TypeDistilled beverage
OriginBrazil
Introduced16th century
Alcohol by volume38–48%
ColourClear, golden
IngredientsSugarcane juice, yeast, water
Related productsRum

Cachaça (/kəˈʃɑːsə/ kə-SHAH-sə; Brazilian Portuguese pronunciation: [kaˈʃasɐ]) is a distilled spirit made from fermented sugarcane juice. Also known as pinga, caninha, and other names, it is the most popular spirit in Brazil. Outside Brazil, cachaça is used almost exclusively as an ingredient in tropical drinks, with the caipirinha being the most famous and popular cocktail. In Brazil, caipirinha is often paired with the dish feijoada.

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