Amazonia

Name: Amazonia
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 2 tablespoons (1 ounce) cachaca; 1 6 fresh mint leaves; 1 8 to 10 ice cubes; 1 2 tablespoons (1 ounce) apple juice; 1 1 tablespoon (1/2 ounce) freshly squeezed lime juice; 1 1 tablespoon (1/2 ounce) simple syrup; 1 6 tablespoons (3 ounces) Champagne or any sparkling wine; 1 1 apple slice

From the kitchen of Carly

A tropical spirit meets sparkling wine in this refreshing cocktail. Cachaca and bruised mint form the base, sweetened with apple juice and bright lime, then topped with Champagne for effervescence. It's crisp, sophisticated, and dangerously easy to drink.

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Servings: 4
Difficulty: medium

Ingredients

4 servings

12 tablespoons (1 ounce) cachaca
16 fresh mint leaves
18 to 10 ice cubes
12 tablespoons (1 ounce) apple juice
11 tablespoon (1/2 ounce) freshly squeezed lime juice
11 tablespoon (1/2 ounce) simple syrup
16 tablespoons (3 ounces) Champagne or any sparkling wine
11 apple slice

Instructions

In cocktail shaker, stir together cachaca and mint. Using wooden muddler or spoon, pound and press just until mint is bruised. Add ice, apple juice, lime juice, and simple syrup, and shake vigorously for 25 seconds. Strain into Champagne glass. Top with Champagne. Place apple slice in drink and serve immediately.