Watermelon Samba
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Curiada Ingredients
Other Ingredients
- 0.50 fresh Fresh lime (chopped wedges)
- 3.00 spoon Caster sugar
- 0.50 cupful Fresh watermelon
Directions
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Cut lime in half from pole to pole and slice one half into eight thin half-moon segments
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Drop lime segments into base of rocks glass
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Add three bar spoons caster sugar and muddle
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Add watermelon and muddle until fruit juice is fully extracted and sugar dissolved
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Transfer muddled fruit and sugar mixture to highball glass
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Pour frozen cachaça into rocks glass and swirl to rinse
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Pour cachaça from rocks glass into highball glass
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Stir to mix all ingredients well
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Crack four to five large ice cubes and drop into glass
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Stir once more
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Top with additional ice
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Garnish with stirrer
Cocktail Description
The Watermelon Samba dances across your palate with the bright freshness of summer in liquid form.
This vibrant cachaça cocktail combines the juicy sweetness of ripe watermelon with zesty lime and a touch of sugar, creating a refreshing balance that's both sophisticated and approachable. The Novo Fogo Chameleon Cachaça brings grassy, vegetal notes that perfectly complement the fruit, resulting in a drink that's light yet complex. While the muddling process requires a bit of effort, the technique is straightforward, making this an achievable cocktail for home bartenders with basic skills. The Watermelon Samba shines brightest on warm afternoons or balmy evenings, particularly at outdoor gatherings where its striking appearance makes a visual statement. This Brazilian-inspired sipper pairs wonderfully with grilled seafood, spicy tacos, or light appetizers, as its cooling profile balances heat while its fruity character enhances savory dishes without overwhelming them.
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