List of Brazilian drinks facts for kids
Brazil is a huge country with amazing food and drinks! Just like its food, Brazilian drinks are full of unique flavors and traditions. Many of them use fruits and plants found only in Brazil. Let's explore some of the cool drinks you might find there.
Popular Brazilian Drinks
- Aluá: This drink is made from corn, rice, and sugar. Some people even call it "corn wine."
- Bombeirinho: A drink made with cachaça (a special Brazilian spirit) and gooseberry syrup.
- Cachaça: This is a very popular traditional Brazilian spirit. It's made from sugarcane juice. People sometimes call it cana, caninha, or pinga.
- Caipirinha: A super famous Brazilian drink! It's made with cachaça, fresh lime juice, and sugar.
- Caju Amigo: A drink named after the cashew fruit.
- Cajuína: A clear, non-alcoholic drink made from cashew fruit juice. It's especially popular in the northeast of Brazil.
- Capeta: A sweet drink made with vodka and sweet milk.
- Cauim: A traditional drink, often made from fermented corn or cassava.
- Chá mate gelado: This is iced tea made from roasted yerba mate leaves. It's very popular in homes and especially on the beaches of Rio de Janeiro.
- Chimarrão: A traditional hot drink, similar to tea, made from yerba mate leaves. It's often shared among friends and family.
- Guaraná: A popular soft drink made from the seeds of the guaraná fruit, which grows in the Amazon rainforest. It has a unique, slightly fruity taste.
- Jurubeba: A traditional digestive drink made from a plant called solanum paniculatum.
- Limonada suíça: This is a delicious Brazilian lemonade made by blending whole limes (with their peel!), ice, sugar, and water. Sometimes, condensed milk is added to make it even creamier.
- Quentão: A warm, spiced drink often enjoyed during winter festivals in Brazil.
- Rabo-de-galo: A type of cocktail that uses cachaça.
- Tiquira: A special cachaça-like drink made from manioc (also known as cassava).
- Vinho Quente: This is warm, spiced wine, similar to mulled wine. It's also popular during colder times or festivals.
- Calicivici: A drink made with mashed berries and wine.
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See also
- Cocktails with cachaça
- Guarana
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