Brazilian Tea Punch
A cachaca punch made with sencha green tea-infused cachaca, lemongrass syrup, and a lime disc. It is lightly tart, off-dry, and moderately alcoholic at about 18% ABV.
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Add everything to a chilled rocks glass, then top with pebble ice. Swizzle, then top with more pebble ice and swizzle again
Brazilian Tea Punch
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Volume132 ml
Strength18% ABV
Alcohol24 ml (19 g)59 ml of vodka (40%)2 shots (of 30ml)
Sugar3.9 g (2.9%)1 sugar cube
Acidity0.17%
SweetnessOff-dry
Jim Meehan & Michael Klein (Spring 2010)
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Brazilian Tea Punch