Entertainment / Dining - Alcoholic Drinks

Caipirinha is arguably the national drink of Brazil. It is made with cachaça, crushed ice, limes, and sugar. Cachaça is a high proof sugar cane alcohol that will be felt the next day if one overindulges.

Caipiroska or Caipivodka is the same as a Caipirinha except vodka is used instead of cachaca.

Batidas are made with various fruits that are blended with cachaça and ice. Batida de Maracujá, Batida de Morango, and Batida de Pêssego are very good, and yes, you are supposed to eat the seeds of the passion fruit.

Beer (cerveja) is everywhere and drunk ice cold (bem gelada). Brahma and Bohemia are the best, but the local favourite is still Skol. Other brands include Antarctica, Bavaria and Nova Schinn. Draft beer (chopp) is widely popular and served in most restaurants and patios.