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Traditional Quentão for Winter Gatherings (Quentão de festa junina)

Craft a fragrant, warming Quentão, a quintessential spiced drink perfect for chilly evenings. This simple infusion balances bold spice notes with fruit for a comforting experience.

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Traditional Quentão for Winter Gatherings (Quentão de festa junina)

Ingredients

1 bottle of cachaça (600 ml)
600 ml water
500 g granulated sugar
Peel of 2 oranges
Peel of 1 lemon
50 g ginger, thinly sliced
Whole cloves to taste
Cinnamon sticks to taste
1 apple, diced

Where to find ingredients

Find cachaça in the international spirits aisle or at specialty liquor stores. Fresh produce like ginger, oranges, lemons, and apples can be sourced from any local fresh market or supermarket produce section. Spices like cinnamon sticks and whole cloves are found in the baking or bulk spice aisles.

Preparation method

  1. Place the sugar, orange peels, lemon peel, ginger, cloves, and cinnamon sticks into a large heavy-bottomed pot.
  2. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the sugar begins to melt and turn into a light caramel.
  3. Carefully pour the cachaça and water into the pot.
  4. Stir well to fully dissolve any hardened caramel into the liquid.
  5. Simmer the mixture over medium heat for 20 to 25 minutes, allowing the spices to infuse thoroughly.
  6. Once cooked, strain the liquid to remove the aromatics and peels.
  7. Add the diced apple to the strained beverage.
  8. Keep warm over low heat until ready to serve.

Observations

Quentão is a hallmark of Brazilian social gatherings, especially during the festive Junina season and cold spells. Traditionally prepared with cachaça, it weaves together a blend of aromatics and fruit to achieve a uniquely warming profile. This straightforward recipe results in a deeply flavorful drink that is easy to customize, making it an ideal choice for hosting friends or enjoying a cozy moment at home.
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Preparation method

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Step 1

Place the sugar, orange peels, lemon peel, ginger, cloves, and cinnamon sticks into a large heavy-bottomed pot.

Place the sugar, orange peels, lemon peel, ginger, cloves, and cinnamon sticks into a large heavy-bottomed pot.
Step 2

Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the sugar begins to melt and turn into a light caramel.

Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the sugar begins to melt and turn into a light caramel.
Step 3

Carefully pour the cachaça and water into the pot.

Carefully pour the cachaça and water into the pot.
Step 4

Stir well to fully dissolve any hardened caramel into the liquid.

Stir well to fully dissolve any hardened caramel into the liquid.
Step 5

Simmer the mixture over medium heat for 20 to 25 minutes, allowing the spices to infuse thoroughly.

Simmer the mixture over medium heat for 20 to 25 minutes, allowing the spices to infuse thoroughly.
Step 6

Once cooked, strain the liquid to remove the aromatics and peels.

Once cooked, strain the liquid to remove the aromatics and peels.
Step 7

Add the diced apple to the strained beverage.

Add the diced apple to the strained beverage.
Step 8

Keep warm over low heat until ready to serve.

Keep warm over low heat until ready to serve.
Final result

Traditional Quentão for Winter Gatherings (Quentão de festa junina)

Traditional Quentão for Winter Gatherings (Quentão de festa junina)

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