The Macunaíma was created by Brazilian Bartender Arnaldo Hirai in 2014 at his bar Boca De Ouro in Saõ Paulo Brazil and is simply a lime sour with a hint of fernet.
The cocktail is named after a novel by Brazilian Writer Màrio de Andrade published in 1928, following the exploits of a young man named Macunaíma who possesses extraordinary abilities.
Macunaíma
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to a shaking tin.
- Shake 8-10 seconds.
- Strain into a chilled old fashioned glass.
- No ice/no garnish
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As a Brazilian I love cocktails with cachaça. It’s worth searching for good quality cachaça brands (5000+ in Brazil, but abroad there are good choices such as Leblon or Avuá). This cocktail is much better with Amburana aged cachaça. Swapping the syrup for honey works Very well too. Other bitters, or a blend of different ones crentes other distinct profile as well.