Quentão, which means “very hot” or “big hot one”, is a hot Brazilian drink made of cachaça and spices. It is often served during Festa Junina. The sugar is first caramelized with the the spices, ginger and the peels. This mixture is then boiled with water for 10 minutes. The cachaça is added and boiled for another 5 minutes.
Serve: Hot
Garnish: Citrus peel
Ingredients:
1 part cachaça
1 part water
Sugar to taste
Peel of two oranges and a lime
Cloves, cinnamon & ginger to taste
Prep:
caramelize the sugar with the spices and peels, then add the liquids. Boil for a few minutes then serve hot.