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Traditional Quentão (Quentão de festa junina)

Craft an aromatic and soul-warming spiced drink, perfect for chilly evenings. This simple beverage blends bold spices and fruit into a comforting, classic treat.

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Traditional Quentão (Quentão de festa junina)

Ingredients

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

Where to find ingredients

You can find cachaça at specialty liquor stores or well-stocked independent grocers. Fresh produce, such as citrus, apples, ginger, and pantry staples like cinnamon sticks and whole cloves, are readily available in the fresh produce and baking aisles of local supermarkets.

Preparation method

  1. In a large saucepan, combine the sugar, orange peels, lemon peels, ginger, cloves, and cinnamon sticks.
  2. Place 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 saucepan.
  4. Stir well to fully dissolve the caramel into the liquid.
  5. Allow the mixture to simmer over medium heat for about 20 to 25 minutes, letting the spices infuse thoroughly.
  6. Once cooked, strain the liquid to remove the spices and citrus peels.
  7. Stir the diced apple into the strained mixture.
  8. If desired, keep the drink warm over low heat before serving.

Observations

Quentão is a quintessential Brazilian beverage, particularly cherished during the winter festive season and on cooler nights. Traditionally prepared with cachaça, it masterfully balances aromatic spices and zesty citrus to create a unique and inviting flavor profile. This straightforward recipe yields a delicious, warming drink that is easily adjustable to your personal preference, making it an ideal choice for social gatherings or simply for savoring a cozy, special moment at home.
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Preparation method

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Step 1

In a large saucepan, combine the sugar, orange peels, lemon peels, ginger, cloves, and cinnamon sticks.

In a large saucepan, combine the sugar, orange peels, lemon peels, ginger, cloves, and cinnamon sticks.
Step 2

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

Place 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 saucepan.

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

Stir well to fully dissolve the caramel into the liquid.

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

Allow the mixture to simmer over medium heat for about 20 to 25 minutes, letting the spices infuse thoroughly.

Allow the mixture to simmer over medium heat for about 20 to 25 minutes, letting the spices infuse thoroughly.
Step 6

Once cooked, strain the liquid to remove the spices and citrus peels.

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

Stir the diced apple into the strained mixture.

Stir the diced apple into the strained mixture.
Step 8

If desired, keep the drink warm over low heat before serving.

If desired, keep the drink warm over low heat before serving.
Final result

Traditional Quentão (Quentão de festa junina)

Traditional Quentão (Quentão de festa junina)

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