Brazilian recipe
Traditional Festa Junina Quentão (Quentão de festa junina)
Prepare an aromatic and comforting mulled cachaça, perfect for warming up cold nights. A simple drink with a striking flavour of spices and fruits.
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Ingredients
Peel of 2 oranges
1 bottle cachaça (600 ml)
Cinnamon sticks to taste
500 g sugar
1 apple cut into small pieces
Cloves to taste
Peel of 1 lemon
600 ml water
50 g ginger in small pieces
1 bottle cachaça (600 ml)
Cinnamon sticks to taste
500 g sugar
1 apple cut into small pieces
Cloves to taste
Peel of 1 lemon
600 ml water
50 g ginger in small pieces
Where to find ingredients
Find cachaça, sugar, water, oranges, lemons, ginger, cloves, cinnamon sticks, and apples at local markets and grocery stores.
Preparation method
- In a large pot, add the sugar, orange peels, lemon peels, ginger, cloves, and cinnamon sticks.
- Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally until the sugar begins to melt and caramelize lightly.
- Carefully add the cachaça and water to the pot.
- Mix well to dissolve the caramel.
- Let the drink simmer over medium heat for about 20 to 25 minutes, allowing the flavours to infuse.
- After cooking, strain the liquid to remove the spices and peels.
- Add the chopped apple to the strained mulled drink.
- If desired, keep warm over low heat before serving.
Observations
Mulled cachaça is a typical drink, especially popular during festival periods and on cold days. Traditionally made with cachaça, it combines spices and fruits to create a unique and welcoming flavour. This recipe is simple to prepare and results in a delicious drink that can be adapted to your taste, making it ideal for sharing at celebrations or simply for enjoying a special moment.
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