Macunaíma
A bold and uniquely Brazilian cocktail made with cachaça, Fernet, lime, and sugar, offering a balance of bitterness and citrus.
Ingredients
- Cachaça 2 oz (60ml)
- Fernet 0.5 oz (15ml)
- Fresh Lime Juice 0.75 oz (22ml)
- Simple Syrup 0.5 oz (15ml)
- Ice As needed
- Lime Twist For garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Fill a shaker with ice.
- Add cachaça, Fernet, lime juice, and simple syrup.
- Shake well for about 10 seconds.
- Strain into an old fashioned glass filled with ice.
- Garnish with a lime twist (optional).
History & Origins
The Macunaíma cocktail was created in São Paulo, Brazil, at Boca de Ouro bar. Named after the famous Brazilian literary character from Mário de Andrade’s 1928 novel, the drink represents Brazilian identity by blending cachaça with Fernet, a bitter Italian liqueur. The combination creates a complex yet balanced cocktail that has gained popularity in Brazil’s craft cocktail scene.