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One of the main featured specialty happy hour drinks that the restaurant serves in a variety of ways, is a caipirinha, a drink made with something called Cachaça. The bartenders at Cuba Libre pour a Guava Caipirinha ($5), a Classic Caipirinha ($5), a Fruit Infused Caipirinha ($6), and even an Energy Caipirinha infused with Red Bull ($5) at happy hour. But what the heck is a caipirinha and what the heck is cachaça.
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Well after a quick "something search" (Arrested Development) we have learned that cachaça is the #1 liquor in the nation of Brazil (sorry, Brasil). This sugercane based liquor (classified as a rum in the United States) is mostly used to add a tropical flavor to drinks, and the main cocktail created with this ingredient is the caipirinha. Brazilians apparently have several words for this distilled spirit, including the heart-opener, eye wash, holy water, and our favorite, tiger breath. Bad-ass.
The classic Caipirinha consists of Cachaça, sugar, and lime (or other fruit). Cuba Libre adds a little pizazz to this drink, offering the following 4 selections during their happy hour (every day, 5pm-7pm) pulled direct from the restaurant web site. Keep in mind these drinks are regularly over $10!
Housemade Caipirinha Infusion 6
A seasonal selection of the brightest fruits, herbs and/or spices, soaked in Velho Barreiro Cachaça, guarapo, fresh lime juice, sugar, muddled limes
Guava Caipirinha 5
Licor Beirao, guava puree, guarapo, fresh lime juice
Energy Caipirinha 5
Velho Barriro Cachaça, Red Bull, guarapo, lime juice, muddled oranges and limes
Classic Caipirinha 5
Velho Barreiro Cachaça, guarapo, fresh lime juice, muddled limes
Along with these drinks Cuba Libre also offers a bunch of good looking small plates for $4-$5, $4 Wine, $4 sangria, and a random beer for $3.50. Check out our happy hour preview for more info.
So join us this Wednesday. We don't care if you are going to the game or not. This should be a good time and we look forward to Drinking Capricachacarinhaitas! (Don't forget to RSVP at the link banner above!)
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